plucky
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In a series of interviews conducted over several weeks throughout the war, Montazeri paints a plucky portrait of himself, determined and capable of navigating the geopolitical tensions without getting into trouble.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
A 16-year-old managed to fight off competition from hundreds of plucky competitors to win an annual race through a boggy riverbed.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Practically everywhere you look, there’s Meryl Streep’s fictional editrix-in-chief, Miranda Priestly, and Anne Hathaway’s plucky assistant-turned-editor, Andy Sachs, ready for their second big-screen outing few were asking for but everyone will watch.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, says Sir Alex Ferguson told him to cut out the step-overs when he was a plucky youngster at Manchester United baiting Premier League full-backs.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
It was not an easy trick, for the clever seal or the plucky young governess.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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