verve
Example Sentences
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This is in stark contrast to Butler, who displays all the verve and conviction of a bona fide rock star.
From Los Angeles Times
"The makers of this musical sequel have delivered a film that surpasses last year's box-office smash in verve, ambition and emotional ache."
From BBC
Despite leading the nation to back-to-back Euros, the Scotland boss has often faced criticism for a cautious approach, but his team were full of verve and quality in that 2-0 win back in November 2021.
From BBC
A lively and fluent writer, Mr. Kurlansky, the author of books on the Basques, cod, salt and other subjects, brings the Boston milieu to life with sympathy, verve and dry humor.
England had more moments of creativity and attacking verve here than they had shown in the previous two matches.
From BBC
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