feisty
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What’s more, Mitchell’s film is feisty and unpredictable, always managing to stay one step ahead of the viewer.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Over the years, Panettiere became beloved for her feisty performances in television shows such as “Heroes” and “Nashville,” which earned her two Golden Globe nominations for her turn as country singer Juliette Barnes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Mr. Skybell, Antigonus having been digested, then effectively undertakes the role of the feisty, wily opportunist Autolycus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
“She is eating on her own, her energy and alertness have noticeably improved, and she has become much more feisty during feedings.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“My, you are a feisty thing. If Ethyne is not able to fix your wing, rest assured that we will make you a comfortable home and life for the rest of your days. Ethyne...”
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
More likely is that he’s a growing 17-year-old becoming stronger, feistier and more confident every time he steps onto the basketball court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
When I want something a little feistier and more savory, to quickly layer onto a pizza or lasagna or eggplant parm — especially when I have no time at all — Heidi's is it.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022
Yet the feistier episodes were full-bodied and exciting.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2021
As this series has grown lopsided of late, some bad blood has built, and the game got progressively feistier.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2019
The kid on the other tire looked feistier than her pal.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
Like anyone who shares his surname as part of basketball’s feistiest family, Hurley is driven.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
Check out some enduring trends showcased by each of Miami’s feistiest citizens.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 16, 2020
Jamie Florio, 29, said doctors and nurses told her that although Connor was the smallest baby they’d ever seen, he was also the feistiest.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2019
Miranda Lambert is one of the feistiest and most accomplished live performers in country music.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2018
Brian Cox plays Jack, the oldest and feistiest of the five characters, and believes the production has become "a different show" since it was first staged last April.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2014
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