sparkplug
Example Sentences
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John Doe is holding his bass and tackling vocal duties, while his longtime tag team partner, the band’s sparkplug Exene Cervenka, is also testing the mic with her vocals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
With Irving out of the lineup, Jones, who only scored a total of five points in Dallas’ first two games, was the offensive sparkplug to fill the void.
From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023
D’Angelo Russell scored 19 points as the Lakers capably survived the third-quarter ejection of Dennis Schröder, the sparkplug guard and primary defender on Curry.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023
Since his return Dec. 22, though, Hachimura has been a sparkplug off the bench.
From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2023
There were metal objects: hubcaps, a pair of rusty scissors, a sparkplug.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
