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spry

[sprahy] / spraɪ /


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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

It’s refreshing to see a romp this spry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

“Whut’s de matter, sugar? You ain’t none too spry dis mornin’.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston




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