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verve

[vurv] / vɜrv /


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Similarly, in the offseason it was frequently rumored that Manchester City coveted Crystal Palace star midfielder Adam Wharton, whose verve and creativity pops off the screen even to my untrained eyes.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

But under a lilac sunset in Toulouse, Coleman's men played with a flair and verve unlike any other Wales side.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

It won both games, never trailed, gave up just a goal and won its group handily, playing with a verve and confidence that erased all the doubts that had shadowed it coming in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

There’s a wonderful verve to Early’s filmmaking, allowing what would otherwise come off as breakneck tonal shifts to feel remarkably earned.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

The children eagerly copied the steps, and what they lacked in accuracy they made up for in verve.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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