moxie
Example Sentences
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Japan had real moxie in 1985, when this population cohort slowly started to narrow.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 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
That moxie to still be involved despite his injury is one of the reasons why England like Bashir.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
Ordaz also showed a bit of moxie midway through the first half Wednesday when he tangled with veteran Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón, who baited his young opponent all game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025
They are about seven feet tall, not too heavy, but they got plenty moxie.
From Hoiman and the Solar Circuit by Dewey, Gordon
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