verve
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Born on the Australian island of Tasmania, Flynn had an uncommonly colorful background, which he recounted with self-mythologizing verve in his memoir, “My Wicked, Wicked Ways.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
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
Mr. O’Connell relates this tale with verve, but also with impressive accuracy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Teddy was just six months old at that point, but it was already clear that he had more personality, more verve, than I ever would.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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