sparkplug

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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

George has been the sparkplug for the Jazz, averaging 21.7 points in three outings.

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 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