spry

Example Sentences

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"My ancestors have always remained spry, both mentally and physically, and all remained very active right into their old age," she says.

From BBC

The spry assistance of stagehands, who not only move set pieces but help flesh out the world of the play, is a jaunty touch.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s refreshing to see a romp this spry.

From Los Angeles Times

As the multigenerational strands connect, Diaz’s spry narrative voice remains a constant, a propulsive mix of English, Spanish and Spanglish, an urban bouillabaisse of flavor and purpose.

From Los Angeles Times

As the last rays of the sun disappeared, Borys, a spry and upright retired colonel of 70 who served 30 years in the Soviet army stopped on his way to his car.

From BBC