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lively

[lahyv-lee] / ˈlaɪv li /


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A lively, talkative little girl, she spoke fluent Korean at the time, and her adoptive father recorded her on a cassette that then sat gathering dust for years.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The ship’s officers traded barbs in a Q&A with passengers, then I paired up with another cruiser in a lively music-bingo session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The viewer wants the punches, kicks and knockouts, maybe with a few jokes peppered in to keep things lively.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Tomlinson also hyped the crowd with lively renditions of his solo hits Imposter, Lemonade and Sunflowers.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She didn’t like the work any better than she ever had, but Andeg’s lively company helped.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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