cobbled
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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“Marc by Sofia” is a deceptively heartwarming ode to self-expression, and the kind of life that can be cobbled together with an unyielding commitment to individuality.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Over a decadeslong buying spree, he cobbled together an empire that spanned 250 properties and 206 million square feet—giving Simon control of more retail space than anyone in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Making their early brews from cobbled together kit in Martin's mum's garage, and then in a small industrial unit in Fraserburgh, they were undeterred by the early rejections they faced.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
In the central plaza you’ll see swaths of handwoven fabric draped like canopies over the cobbled streets — splashes of pink, blue, yellow and green offering welcome shade from the afternoon heat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
I thought of that corner in Monaco which I had passed a day or two ago, and where a crooked house leant to a cobbled square.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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