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Adjective
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But in the comic books that these movies still tap our nostalgia for, the superhero feats had to be showcased one grimy frame at a time.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 July 2025 -
Maybe his grimy helmet didn’t conform to All-Star standards.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the trio looked filthy, and one even had a red, watery eye.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Sharp has long been one of New York’s filthiest comedians.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant was cited for live roaches and flies in the establishment, food debris on the floor and ceiling, and unclean floors, walls and ceilings.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 July 2025
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Additionally, knives were stored in a bucket of unclean sanitation solution.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, in the grubby streets of Buffalo (hey, what did Buffalo do to deserve this!), Simone’s older sister Devon is getting home one morning after her second DUI.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Now, the world is essentially the puppet of the A.I. big bad known as The Entity, which has gotten its grubby digital claws into the global psyche as well as most of the world’s nuclear arsenals.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Water was often impure, too, especially with the war going on.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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This anti-establishment mindset translates to denim with dirty shades of indigo, impure neutrals and green casts, accented with pops of fiery red and pale yellow.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In the heart of downtown, Jungle is the go-to spot for ritzy cocktails, and across the street sits grungy Lemmy with its 50-plus taps, huge covered patio and regular concerts.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Somewhere between a bar, a restaurant, and—well—a boat, guests will find a more creative, grungy side to the city here.—
Lea Dlugosch,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Video from inside the cat house obtained by Fox News Digital shows squalid conditions, with five cramped, makeshift rooms sectioned off by wooden panels and shower curtains with just enough room to fit a bed in every one of them.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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After speaking with the victim, our detectives searched the residence and found that the victim was subjected to live in squalid, filthy decisions alongside numerous animals.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The restaurant violated 17 standards, including bugs inside the restaurant and dirty kitchen equipment.—
Evan Moore
July 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 July 2025
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What to look for in a quality cat fountain Filtration system Stagnant or dirty water is dangerous to pets, especially cats with a delicate immune system.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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