spirited
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The olive brine at the bottom of the container after the last olive has been spirited away for cocktails and snack plates.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
She, too, showed up at the draft in a flawless gown, but today all three rookies seem to have wisely cast themselves in a sort of spirited younger sibling role.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
He withstood even louder vitriol to grab a crucial half against a spirited DeChambeau fightback in the Bethpage Bearpit at last year's Ryder Cup.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Thomas, one of the court’s most conservative justices, was equally spirited this week on a different topic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Felicia is spirited and unpredictable, and this frightens me.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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