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as in aggressive
feeling or displaying eagerness to fight
she was a scrappy girl despite—or, perhaps, because of—her small size
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as in controversial
given to arguing
a pair of scrappy movie critics who can never agree on anything
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Recent Examples of scrappy
No longer were the Knights content to be a scrappy underdog.
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Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
This scene, set in the remote Andes in 1952, gets limited page time in Guevara’s scrappy coming-of-age memoir, which his family released posthumously in 1992.
—Mark Johanson, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
By Stephanie Zacharek November 22, 2024 10:58 AM EST
The pleasures of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II are numerous: There’s Paul Mescal as scrappy gladiator Lucius, bent on kicking as much Roman ass as possible.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Hartenstein had 13 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks to help hold off a scrappy Portland squad.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
This scene, set in the remote Andes in 1952, gets limited page time in Guevara’s scrappy coming-of-age memoir, which his family released posthumously in 1992.
—Mark Johanson, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
By Stephanie Zacharek November 22, 2024 10:58 AM EST
The pleasures of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II are numerous: There’s Paul Mescal as scrappy gladiator Lucius, bent on kicking as much Roman ass as possible.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Hartenstein had 13 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks to help hold off a scrappy Portland squad.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrappy
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Kristin talks with peers, peers’ parents, and every staff member, explaining how the dog is trained, how to behave around it, and soothing any worries regarding potential aggressive actions.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Atlanta’s aggressive defense disrupted the Knicks’ rhythm early and often.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The charter system itself, established in 2016, has been controversial, offering teams guaranteed spots in races and apparent financial stability.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Assad’s regime was highly controversial across the world.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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In September 2015, Russia intervened on the side of Assad, and with support from Iran and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah loyalists, succeeded in recapturing most non-Kurdish areas of Syria, with rebels pinned into a small enclave around Idlib in the northwest of the country.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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But Western hopes of a more moderate Syria sank when the new leader promptly maintained his country’s traditional ties with militant groups, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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If the appeals court ruling stands, the next chapter in the TikTok saga will likely unfold in the Supreme Court, where legal experts predict a contentious debate over the intersection of national security and free speech.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Far from a contentious relationship, Nvidia and Starboard seemed to work well together in this brief period.Tae Kim, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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In story mode, there are a few other people to find on the island, some of whom will be helpful and others hostile.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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In June, a former employee sued Neuralink and accused it of hosting a discriminatory and hostile work environment, claiming that they had not been given proper protective gear while working with the monkeys.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — is due Friday and could similarly show stubborn price pressures.Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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While the overall economic picture is starting to look better, stubborn inflation and the prospect of new tariffs when President-elect Donald Trump takes office seem to give mid-market leaders pause.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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As Senna developed into first a feisty driver at Toleman and then a threatening one at Lotus, Prost had become the face of the racing world at McLaren.Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
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The entire team will have to collaborate — even with the feisty bunch of coconut warriors known as the Kakamora — in order to break Nalo’s curse, achieve their goal and assemble the community of Moana’s dream.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Scrappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrappy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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