ragged

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This wasn’t “an argument between genteel parties in Congress,” William Hogeland writes in his history, The Whiskey Rebellion, “but…a guerrilla war on the country’s ragged margin, our first war for the American soul.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But the Pumas, run ragged by the 12-month demands on their star players, were also at less than full strength.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Facing obstacles – be they ragged clothes that triggered childhood bullying or high school classmates who ridiculed her for favoring country music over The Beatles – became a way of life for Dolly.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

But the general also begged his ragged, exhausted troops—the 2,400 or so left who could still carry muskets—to follow him one more time and recross the river to strike the enemy encampment at Trenton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

They were dirty and wet, their sleeves ragged, and their mother kissed each of their unshaven cheeks twice.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron