feisty
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"One of the joys of my character was how strong and feisty she is: she had the upper hand over the men, for the most part," she told the Guardian, external in 2018.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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
“She says feisty people make good workers and that we have to pay her rent.”
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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
More likely is that he’s a growing 17-year-old becoming stronger, feistier and more confident every time he steps onto the basketball court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
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
Yet the feistier episodes were full-bodied and exciting.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2021
The kid on the other tire looked feistier than her pal.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
But the feistiest face-off on the undercard went to heavyweights Thomas Carty and Jay McFarlane.
From BBC ● May 19, 2023
They seemed like the feistiest team in MLB.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
At 5 feet 7 and 150 pounds, 17-year-old senior Robert Sarmiento of San Pedro is the feistiest, most exciting football player in the City Section.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
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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