plucky

Example Sentences

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The plucky startup has a chance to find its place in the market precisely because of its leaner operations, said 32-year-old Yun, who serves as chief operating officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, says Sir Alex Ferguson told him to cut out the step-overs when he was a plucky youngster at Manchester United baiting Premier League full-backs.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Time and time again on “Parks and Recreation,” the intrepid and plucky Leslie cut through legislative red tape and won over her enemies, and the ones she couldn’t persuade always looked like cold-hearted fools.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2026

Christina Milian is absolutely divine and infuses each frame with her plucky exuberance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Dandelion took up his cue with the same plucky readiness that he had shown in the wood.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams