spunk

Example Sentences

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She says, “That’s where you get your spunk and your character,” even though I didn’t grow up there.

From Los Angeles Times

The author’s use of techniques and strategies to support her daughter’s understanding and development, as well as the description of her daughter’s spunk, persistence and individuality, brought me joy.

From Washington Post

“We played with more spunk, a little bit more attitude and then some excitement,” guard Bradley Beal said.

From Washington Post

Wilkins embraced it all with optimism and spunk.

From Washington Post

Here she shows what passes for spunk by treating him like dirt and voicing all kinds of negative assumptions about this polite guy she has never met.

From Los Angeles Times