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true grit

noun as in spunk

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Plus, his remake history is a mixed bag, with the solid True Grit and the atrocious Oldboy.

The only other writer I can think of who created similar speech is Charles Portis in True Grit.

My favorite novel of any genre is True Grit, by Charles Portis.

The myth that military power and true grit conquer all locks every major dispute into a test of wills.

Steinfeld, 14, was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in True Grit last year.

The volunteers were quick-witted men, and knew true grit when they met it.

They do not know much of America, but they recognize true grit wherever they meet it.

Still, he proved to be true grit, and was soon donning them, so as to keep up with the balance of the boys.

Weve all of us made a mistake about him; he was true grit, I can tell you.

Still he had true grit, and faced us; but it was an unequal battle.

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On this page you'll find 152 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to true grit, such as: boldness, bravery, courage, determination, endurance, and fearlessness.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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