tussle
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Likewise, Chenoweth’s talent is hardly a secret, and her performance as the hilariously dreadful Velma Von Tussle is further evidence of her brilliance.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2016
She did pretty well, though no novice is going to compete with voices like those of Ms. Hudson and Kristin Chenoweth, who portrayed Velma Von Tussle, the Turnblad family’s nemesis.
From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2016
"Dartmouth isn't the same as Bug Tussle, Texas," Hughes points out, referring to a fictional town he says represents communities with few people and fewer resources.
From US News • Jun. 23, 2015
But Hoffer will gender-bend another role: that of rival stage mom Velma Von Tussle.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2013
Red-nosed gnomes roll and tumble Tussle and jumble in the firelight Roll on their backs spinning rotundly, Out of earthern jars Gloriously gurgitating, Wriggling their huge round bellies.
From A Pushcart at the Curb by Dos Passos, John
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