spry

Example Sentences

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The lean, athletic Mr. Herzog, 83 years old, seems as spry and eager as ever, and his global enthusiasm remains a force of nature in itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Quan carries off the multiple full-scale, acrobatic fight scenes with spry, loose-limbed ease, even though onscreen, Marvin progressively collects wounds as casually as if they're Pokemon.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

Saturday, Acevedo, a spry and agile senior, moved quickly to inspect the orchard.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

The leader of the starboard watch was a short, spry man with neatly kept dreadlocks twined with beads and shells that winked like gems in black chenille.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee