spry
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He’s remarkably spry for his age and, unlike his character in “The Christophers,” goes out regularly, often to the theater.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The lean, athletic Mr. Herzog, 83 years old, seems as spry and eager as ever, and his global enthusiasm remains a force of nature in itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
"My ancestors have always remained spry, both mentally and physically, and all remained very active right into their old age," she says.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
The spry assistance of stagehands, who not only move set pieces but help flesh out the world of the play, is a jaunty touch.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025
“Not the face, Nina. I need him mobile, not pretty. Heal him fast and only enough to get him walking for now. I don’t want him spry enough to vex us.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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