A scrappy admiral. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
For me it's been plain scrappy stubbornness, not necessarily talent or self-confidence, that pushes me forward. From Wordnik.com. [GAR HAYWOOD, HERE...] Reference
With each check — they were coming now in scrappy but frequent maternal rushes — Simon poked a finger in my eye. From Wordnik.com. [What Happened to the Baby?] Reference
It arrived in scrappy circumstances, Hooper scoring from close-range after a Georgios Samaras header landed in his path. From Wordnik.com. [Gary Hooper seals last-minute win for Celtic over Dundee United] Reference
Also, it seems that every description of him is legally obliged to include the word scrappy at least once, so there you go. From Wordnik.com. [MVN] Reference
"Winter's Bone" is about about a West Plains teenager who's described as a scrappy survivor. From Wordnik.com. Reference
And he's known as a scrappy fighter, somebody who really works hard on the Senate floor quietly. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 3, 2007] Reference
"Winter's Bone" is about about a teenager from West Plains who's described as a scrappy survivor. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Even so, Mr. Reid is known as a scrappy campaigner who's all but certain to have the financial edge. From Wordnik.com. [The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines] Reference
So how do Hillary Clinton supporters feel about the so-called scrappy kid from Scranton getting the ticket?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 23, 2008] Reference
He's known as a scrappy man with a limited command of English, disconcertingly crossed eyes, and a razor-sharp tongue. From Wordnik.com. [Village Voice - The most recent 10 stories] Reference
Berger, who was known as a scrappy policy advocate in the Clinton White House, rather than a prominent strategist like. From Wordnik.com. [Obama's national security advisor to leave post - latimes.com] Reference
This reminds me of a friend of mine who calls all dogs "scrappy" or "rags.". From Wordnik.com. [Manners] Reference
She's a true populist, and an example the kind of scrappy fighter we all should aspire to be. From Wordnik.com. [Documentary on Granny D on HBO tonight (Thursday)!] Reference
She\'s a true populist, and an example the kind of scrappy fighter we all should aspire to be. '. From Wordnik.com. [Documentary on Granny D on HBO tonight (Thursday)!] Reference
But as a young aspiring sportswriter I am familiar with wrote, "you can't spell 'scrappy' without the word 'crappy.'". From Wordnik.com. ["Straight-Talking" McCain Pushes Phony GOP Attack On Kerry] Reference
Rather, it was the kind of scrappy round he has managed to put together several times already this year in the majors. From Wordnik.com. [The Corpse Sits Up in Its Coffin] Reference
BOROWITZ: You know, no one loves Alan Alda more than I do, but this has a whole kind of scrappy do-feel about it to me. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 25, 2004] Reference
Wow, how did the AP learn that Edwards's campaign was "scrappy" and that it "steered his rivals toward progressive ideals"?. From Wordnik.com. [Edwards Yay, Giuliani Eh] Reference
While the Tigers were "scrappy," Evangel was balanced. From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
Man I'm so proud of myself for not using the word "scrappy". From Wordnik.com. [Beyond the Box Score] Reference
This is a total "scrappy" card -- absolutely no stamping involved!. From Wordnik.com. [PaperFections] Reference
The scouting reports make him sound "scrappy" with good baseball instincts. From Wordnik.com. [Blog updates] Reference
Agree. preaches defense and "scrappy" play but not sure he has the teams ear. From Wordnik.com. [Blazersedge] Reference
I'm kind of scrappy enough in playing a style I don't think many people enjoy. From Wordnik.com. [SI.com] Reference
He'll be just 21 this season and is the kind of scrappy gamer teams love to have. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Follows nonsense about "scrappy" reading, shallowness of the public mind, and so forth. From Wordnik.com. [Mankind in the Making] Reference
Alfonso had three wins to help Monty's come from behind to defeat a "scrappy" Bak Dor 2. From Wordnik.com. [Edhat Santa Barbara] Reference
So while "scrappy" is the descriptor casually thrown around, I think a more apt term would be. From Wordnik.com. [MVN] Reference
The real culprit, Putin said, was Russia's scrappy independent media. From Wordnik.com. [Russia's Press Strikes Back] Reference
Gephardt has a scrappy foreign policy, worthy of a hard-fought primary season. From Wordnik.com. [Diplomatic Diary: Where They Stand] Reference
Tobias was a wayward, scrappy kid, ever tormented by his noxious stepfather, Dwight. From Wordnik.com. [He's In The Army Now] Reference
It's about determination and being a scrappy fighter who will do anything and holds no mercy. From Wordnik.com. [Leading the Way] Reference
Days later, however, the scrappy team fell to the overpowering Lakers in the NBA championship. From Wordnik.com. [Moving In On Ma Bell] Reference
Even with Sprewell unleashed, the Knicks are only a scrappy team destined for the NBA scrapheap. From Wordnik.com. [Starr Gazing: He Shall Return] Reference
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