sparkplug
Example Sentences
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The return was a celebration for Memphis fans, who were anxious to see what the layoff had meant for the team’s leading scorer and sparkplug.
From Seattle Times
After being inactive the first three games, Huff has become a sparkplug in the Jets’ pass rush in a situational role.
From Seattle Times
On a night of technically a Clippers home game, cheers grew after former Clippers sparkplug Patrick Beverley didn’t give an inch while defending George in the second quarter, yelling at his former teammate after George passed the ball away.
From Los Angeles Times
The last one had the 5-foot-6 sparkplug chuckling after reaching first base.
From Seattle Times
In Cleveland, Ramirez leads a young team that includes rookie sparkplug Steven Kwan and hard-throwing closer Emmanuel Clase as the AL Central champs host Tampa Bay.
From Washington Times
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