feistiness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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That is a feistiness that I’m proud of.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
But the battle with van de Donk - her teammate on French club Lyon - typifies her feistiness.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023
But I’m banking on the Seahawks’ feistiness to keep it relatively competitive.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2023
She says, these days "feistiness" and a "Scottish no-nonsense" attitude helps her quash it when she encounters it.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022
Looking back on it now, I think my parents appreciated my feistiness and I’m glad for it.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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