sparkplug

Example Sentences

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They have a sparkplug in Jones, who made all five of her threes and scored a game-high 15 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024

When Rodríguez took off in 2022, so did the Mariners, with their center fielder the sparkplug to so much of the good that took place for Seattle.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023

Gabe Vincent, who has been a sparkplug through the series and had 17 points in Game 4, left the game in the fourth quarter after turning his left ankle.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023

Since his return Dec. 22, though, Hachimura has been a sparkplug off the bench.

From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2023

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

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