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pep

[pep] / pɛp /
NOUN
vim, vigor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gusto starch verve
STRONG
animation bang birr energy get-up-and-go go hardihood life liveliness moxie potency punch push snap spirit tuck vitality vivacity zip
WEAK
high spirits
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy discouragement idleness inactivity laziness lethargy
WEAK
lifelessness

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Jeremy Doku scored a 97th-minute equaliser to salvage a draw for Manchester City in a six-goal thriller at Everton, but the result dealt a blow to the Premier League title hopes of Pep Guardiola's side.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Leeds bounced back from the defeat against Pep Guardiola's side by taking four points from a possible six against Chelsea and reigning champions Liverpool in the next two games.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"If you bring even Pep Guardiola into Shakhtar now, or Jose Mourinho, or Jurgen Klopp, I don't know how he will manage this situation. Believe me, it's just mentality."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“I think if someone decides to go, then you need to let them go,” Wolff said at the time, quoting wisdom he received from Manchester City soccer manager Pep Guardiola.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The entire front plate glass window of Pep Boys was blown out.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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