gumption

Example Sentences

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He had the gumption to go up to principal Steven Lepire and ask to play the national anthem at a football game.

From Los Angeles Times

And she has a soft spot for outsiders with gumption, because down deep she recognizes that this is what it’s going to take for her to lead an authentic life.

From Los Angeles Times

“He’s stood up against Disney, and that’s something a lot of people didn’t have the gumption to do,” she said.

From New York Times

Bailey was drawn to Ariel’s curiosity about the unknown and her gumption.

From New York Times

Asked where he gets the gumption for such risks, the 80-year-old director didn’t hesitate.

From Seattle Times