rambunctious
Example Sentences
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Josh is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina and the enthusiastic owner of a rambunctious rescue dog named Pepper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
When I asked what time the neighbors we invited over for Thanksgiving wanted to come, they just informed me that their 4-year-old is too rambunctious to sit still for dinner.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
The rambunctious Milei is maturing politically, UBS’ Czerwonko observes, “making efforts to appear more empathetic.”
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
The Scot was also put off by a rambunctious fan behind the baseline - who was initially loudly supporting him before switching to root for Bautista Agut.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025
Since she was the only girl in our family of rambunctious boys, that probably wasn't surprising.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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