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as in eclectic
consisting of many things of different sorts the team was a ragtag bunch who had only one thing in common: a lack of skill
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as in tattered
wearing torn or worn out clothes a ragtag and weary regiment arrived back at headquarters with the latest news from the front
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Recent Examples of ragtag Rather, our liberties would be saved by the ragtag battalions of night people doing their tireless work, unpaid, unheralded, and largely unseen. —
Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The movement took hold in the fringes of society among a ragtag group of misfits disillusioned with a postrecession world and in search of both social and political change. —Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026 For the past 35 years, Colleen Murphy has been in the front ranks of protecting our right to know, many of those years as the shrewd general of the ragtag good government army. —Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 He-Man is assisted by a ragtag assortment of toy-friendly sidekicks known as the Heroic Warriors; Skeletor's stooges are the similarly imaginatively titled the Evil Warriors. —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ragtag
Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The movement took hold in the fringes of society among a ragtag group of misfits disillusioned with a postrecession world and in search of both social and political change. —Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026 For the past 35 years, Colleen Murphy has been in the front ranks of protecting our right to know, many of those years as the shrewd general of the ragtag good government army. —Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 He-Man is assisted by a ragtag assortment of toy-friendly sidekicks known as the Heroic Warriors; Skeletor's stooges are the similarly imaginatively titled the Evil Warriors. —Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ragtag
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The worldwide dance tournament hosted 16 dancers from across the country in a dance contest featuring eclectic styles and moves as the crowd judged the best dancers in head-to-head competitions all night.— Dominick Williams April 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
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That, in a nutshell, sums up much about the Brussels art ecosystem, which is famous for being eclectic and of excellent quality.— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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For Chicago, the shocking crimes are noteworthy contributors to its tattered national reputation — fair or not — for being unsafe and for criminal-justice policies perceived as being concerned more with the rights of those accused than the interests of those victimized.— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Untrained soldiers were shoeless and wore tattered clothes.— Amanda Rosa Updated April 28, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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There will also be a honey glazed ham carving station, smoked salmon and bagel bar, cheese and meat charcuterie and assorted pastries.— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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My silverware drawer is packed with personality—it’s filled with assorted spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks, plastic take-out utensils, and metal straws that my family and I use on a regular basis.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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If the edges look ragged with tan or white tips, your mower blade is at fault.— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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So, the books around it sparkle on the shelf, and this book alone is old and ragged.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mundo Maya is a vast and varied region that mixes ancient architectural wonders with modern-day luxuries and activities.— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
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Complex work required teams of people with varied backgrounds, such as analysts, researchers, and operators, because no one person had all the capabilities and expertise.— Bruce Broussard, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
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The landlord of another large Williamsburg office, the former Vice Media headquarters on Kent Avenue, is reportedly in the process of converting the site for mixed-use development to construct residential towers there.— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 May 2026
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The mixed outcomes of these AI initiatives reflect a new approach to government technology and contracting, said Government Operations Secretary Nick Maduros.— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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“Ragtag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/ragtag. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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