scrappers

noun

Definition of scrappersnext
plural of scrapper
as in fighters
a person who takes part in a dispute both movie critics are real scrappers, so their on-air discussions of the latest releases are often heated

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  1. fighters
  2. defendants
  3. plaintiffs
  4. contestants
Noun
  • Davis is considered one of the top fighters and draws in the sport.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Hezbollah was central to Iran’s strategy in Syria, with thousands of its fighters deployed to support Assad’s regime over the last decade.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fighters
Noun
  • The lawsuit names as defendants the State Board of Education and members of the Orange County and Volusia County school boards.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of defendants
Noun
  • The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Also, the plaintiffs’ attorneys wrote that numerous courts have held First Amendment rights exist in libraries.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of plaintiffs
Noun
  • The Front Man, detective Jun-ho and the Squid Games recruiter (Gong Yoo) are all set to return for the second season while being joined by a brand new cast of contestants including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Lee David and many more.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.
    Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of contestants
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