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  • n  the trait of being scrappy and pugnacious

  • Went tough on the Clintons' street fightin' politics, saying don't underestimate the scrappinessthey'll do what they think they'll require to win.
  • Is it hyper-ambition that is driving Clinton, or is it simple scrappiness? I would submit that it is scrappiness, which is actually kind of admirable.
  • Readers will find it disappointingly dogmatic but its controversial scrappiness may whet their curiosity.
News & Articles

  • Jenshak, Escanaba hand Cheboygan 10-3 pre-district loss
    Escanaba, who used its scrappiness to help come up with key runs throughout the contest, were led by senior Codi Jenshak's three hits, which included a solo home run and an RBI double, while sophomore teammate Michelle LaFave (two singles, double) also had three hits and knocked in two runs. While the Chiefs connected for eight hits in the contest, they were only able to get three runs across ...
    June 18, 2013 - Cheboygan Daily Tribune
  • Metal Babes: Rare Photos of Slayer and Metallica from the Early Days of Thrash
    Forget earthquakes, thrash metal was the biggest, loudest tectonic shift to hit California in the early '80s. Led by Slayer and Metallica, the bands combined the scrappiness of punk with the stomping fury of metal...
    June 13, 2013 - Spin
Quotes

  • Mike Huckabee in Forbes
    There are not two people who are better at street-fighting politics that Bill and Hillary Clinton. I've been telling people a long time, don't underestimate the scrappiness with which they'll approach this race,Huckabee said.
  • Maurice Cheeks in Forbes
    Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks said he's pleased with his team's "grit and scrappiness."
  • Tim Russert in Inside Bay Area
    Russert told her that "he admired my work, particularly my coverage of Marion Barry, who was then the mayor of DC He liked my 'scrappiness' and asked if I was interested in becoming the deputy Pentagon correspondent."

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