feisty
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She was elected to Congress in 2013 and represents a district that includes much of the state capitol, Columbus, and has a reputation for being feisty and hardworking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
What’s more, Mitchell’s film is feisty and unpredictable, always managing to stay one step ahead of the viewer.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Over the years, Panettiere became beloved for her feisty performances in television shows such as “Heroes” and “Nashville,” which earned her two Golden Globe nominations for her turn as country singer Juliette Barnes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Watching it in person was even better than watching it online," Fox host and conservative activist Riley Gaines wrote on X after one particularly feisty briefing room exchange.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The lean, pretty woman I knew as a boy has become a small, slightly stooped, cute, feisty old lady.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
These Bruins are deeper, more talented and feistier than the freshman-heavy bunch that finished with a losing record last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
Peppy and loquacious when she was being questioned by prosecutors, Daniels was feistier on cross-examination, digging in when defense lawyer Susan Necheles questioned her credibility and motives.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024
Eyssen’s take on Elizabeth, played by Devrim Lingnau in “The Empress,” is feistier, wilder and edgier than Schneider’s.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
When I want something a little feistier and more savory, to quickly layer onto a pizza or lasagna or eggplant parm — especially when I have no time at all — Heidi's is it.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022
The kid on the other tire looked feistier than her pal.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
Aster’s feistiest move is that he refuses to reveal the truth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
They seemed like the feistiest team in MLB.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
The quarter-final between Cornet and Collins will feature two of the feistiest players on the women's tour, with both known for being expressive on court.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2022
Check out some enduring trends showcased by each of Miami’s feistiest citizens.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 16, 2020
Miranda Lambert is one of the feistiest and most accomplished live performers in country music.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2018
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