scrappiness

I would submit that it is scrappiness, which is actually kind of admirable.

Unconventional Thoughts on the Democratic Primary - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008

I have no doubt that Pedroia received votes due to his "scrappiness" and size.

Comments for FanGraphs Baseball Joseph 2010

Although more for his story, not his "scrappiness," I think Cardinals fans may overvalue him.

MVN 2009

I have no doubt that Pedroia received votes due to his "scrappiness" and size.

Comments for FanGraphs Baseball Paqs 2009

Although more for his story, not his "scrappiness," I think Cardinals fans may overvalue him.

MVN 2009

I will miss her scrappiness, her designs -- not so much.

Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking Recap: Project Runway, Episode 4, "All About Nina" Holly Cara Price 2011

I will miss her scrappiness, her designs -- not so much.

Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking Recap: Project Runway, Episode 4, "All About Nina" Holly Cara Price 2011

I will miss her scrappiness, her designs -- not so much.

Holly Cara Price: Rubbernecking Recap: Project Runway, Episode 4, "All About Nina" Holly Cara Price 2011

Sometimes success requires scrappiness and, well, a white lie or two.

Get Briefed: Josh James Alexandra Zendrian 2010

The most delightful performer is perhaps Nelson, whose baseball-cap-sporting Mister careens from streetwise scrappiness to sagacious calm.

Theater review of 'Sanctified' at the Lincoln Theatre Celia Wren 2010