a spunky determination to make the best of a bad situation
Recent Examples on the WebThat spunky track became the group’s first of 27 top 10 hits on the chart, including four chart-toppers.—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 In the series, the spunky Mancunian teen’s search for her birth parents helps to bolster her friendship with the orphan Doctor.—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024 The next morning, the normally smiley, spunky little girl was not herself.—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024 The spunky and fun dancer moved to Los Angeles after high school and has worked with Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Doja Cat, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez.—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 Some royal reports speculated that Queen Camilla was referring to Prince Louis, the 5-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton who is known to have a spunky side, but Buckingham Palace corrected the record.—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 The potatoes and tofu are spunky with chili powder and crisp from cornstarch.—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 Anne McClain Says Returning for New Descendants Film Was Very 'Healing' — See the First Look (Exclusive)
Which original Descendants stars will return for Descendants: The Rise of Red?
McClain is slated to return as Uma, the spunky daughter of Ursula.—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 This is the most classic Instant Pot model, and the best one for beginners—in a spunky red color that isn’t so classic, but might be right for someone on your holiday shopping list.—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2023
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