sparkplug

Example Sentences

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They have a sparkplug in Jones, who made all five of her threes and scored a game-high 15 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Jul. 16, 2023

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 • Mar. 22, 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