moxie

Example Sentences

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"She decided to go, because she's got moxie," says Ridings.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Japan had real moxie in 1985, when this population cohort slowly started to narrow.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Like the stalwart Dark Knight, García Harfuch emits the vibe of a vigilant protector who compensates for a lack of superpowers with more cerebral skills — a mix of intelligence, resolve and moxie.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

It didn’t happen overnight, took a lot of moxie and grit, but we made it through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

You ain't got the moxie to handle no mobs, remember?

From The Best Made Plans by Dongen, H. R. van