streetwise
Example Sentences
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A streetwise Scotland smothered France in defence and ran them through in attack, at one point stretching their lead to a scarcely credible 33 points.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Paxton is a sweet and eager missionary born into the faith; Barnes joined by way of her mother’s conversion and seems a bit more streetwise.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
They are playing like a Dyche team too - hardworking and streetwise, but with a bit of quality too.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024
Brentford are the better team, and they are more streetwise.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024
She and Allen could see the road Nicholas was on, but, streetwise though they were, could do little to stop it.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
