fired up

Example Sentences

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That has just fired up Knicks fans like Ramadan.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Most shockingly, these Sixers have Joel Embiid, fired up, healthy and playing some of the best basketball of his career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“I use it like a coach’s halftime speech to get me fired up to write.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Lakers fans were not as fired up, but they were hot, booing when news of Adebayo’s 83 points was delivered inside Crypto.com Arena before the Lakers’ 120-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“I don’t see why you’re so fired up about this Wonder thing,” Jeb said.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney