lively
Example Sentences
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While sportsbooks hope for a lively tournament that keeps bettors engaged, they don’t want things to get too wild, like the last World Cup final.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The viewer wants the punches, kicks and knockouts, maybe with a few jokes peppered in to keep things lively.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
Tomlinson also hyped the crowd with lively renditions of his solo hits Imposter, Lemonade and Sunflowers.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Hannah Abbo’s vivid drawings reflect the lively energy of these ever-changing marine habitats and the marvelous creatures who live there.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The stream, lined with bushes and small trees, rushed along with a lively chuckle.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing lively
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 2
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