sparkplug

Example Sentences

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Ex-NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg got a lapful of Knicks sparkplug Jose Alvarado, Walt Frazier and Patrick Ewing got the biggest Jumbotron cheers of the night, and San Antonio got a critical W.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

John Doe is holding his bass and tackling vocal duties, while his longtime tag team partner, the band’s sparkplug Exene Cervenka, is also testing the mic with her vocals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

With Irving out of the lineup, Jones, who only scored a total of five points in Dallas’ first two games, was the offensive sparkplug to fill the void.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

The return was a celebration for Memphis fans, who were anxious to see what the layoff had meant for the team’s leading scorer and sparkplug.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

There were metal objects: hubcaps, a pair of rusty scissors, a sparkplug.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo