spunk

Example Sentences

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She says, “That’s where you get your spunk and your character,” even though I didn’t grow up there.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a terrific performance, full of spunk.

From Los Angeles Times

Like Chloe, Buddy was full of spunk, even as sick as he was.

From Seattle Times

Even as Kantrowitz grew older and frailer, he held on to his admiration for her spunk.

From Washington Times

While O’Rourke never lets on that she’s furious — perhaps fury requires more spunk than the perpetually exhausted can muster — she is meticulous about assigning blame to the negligent.

From Los Angeles Times