| 单词 | spunky |
| 例句 | I wondered if it would be the kind with a spunky girl on the cover. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Before dusk, Blue Bill, a spunky tiercel with an unusually dark beak, called to his parents, and a snip of liver started his system working. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The little dog was spunky and very animated. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She pleaded so hard, and looked so little and pretty and spunky, that he gave in at last. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The idea of a concert career for me appealed to his vision of himself as a poet and of me as more than a spunky tomboy. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z She also let me know how disappointed she was, and how much she’d miss my “spunky personality.” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z Or, ‘You’re so spunky. I love how you just make guys fall in love with your personality.’ Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z “Funny,” he said, “but I like those birds. They’re real spunky.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Those years of life experience meant she could flesh out the world around the spunky teen at the movie’s center, whether that be Birdy’s mother’s multiple stillbirths or the heartbreak endured by her best friend. Lena Dunham Channels a Voice of a (Different) Generation 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Then came the Kardashians, the “Real Housewives,” a fire hose of memes and an army of spunky aestheticians waving hypodermic needles on TikTok. The Art of Botox 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z It’s also sure to lure in a whole new generation through the introduction of new spunky heroes and foes, and thrilling non-stop action. Why Star Wars: The Force Awakens won't sweep the Oscars 2015-12-17T05:00:00Z Although she’s played with a likable light touch by Ms. Reed, this figure, now generic, might as well have “spunky” tattooed in henna on one hand, and “sweet” on the other. Theater Review: ‘Aladdin’ Tweaks the Disney Formula With Breezy Insouciance 2014-03-21T02:00:01Z Whispering of cayenne and spunky with pickle juice, the yellow centers are also smooth as silk after a push through a chinois. La Betty in Mount Vernon Triangle gives its diners a family hug 2019-06-20T04:00:00Z Kids will have to learn the truth sooner or later, and the new DreamWorks Animation film has a spunky charm, even as the story gets lost in a flurry of action and emotional cues. 'Rise of the Guardians': Holiday legends unite, 'Avengers' style 2012-11-20T00:35:05Z Stunned, the kids’ mother called over her hairstylist pal for an emergency trim, only to later report that the surprisingly “rad” final look suits her young daughter’s “spunky” personality. Toddler cuts off baby sister's hair, surprised mom says 'rad' new look matches girl's personality 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z Drop the needle on the album, and you'll hear horns and a spunky guitar riff. How Aretha Franklin asserted control over her career, paving the way for female musicians 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z All revealed spunky curiosity for cleverly unusual sounds and arresting theatricality. Worlds meet and worlds beyond at Ojai Music Festival 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Still, the show is spunky and fun, and some of the design elements are very clever. ArtsBeat Blog: New York Fringe Festival Report: 'Technodoulia Dot Com' 2011-08-25T15:15:45Z Without ever falling into the clichés of spunky Bollywood heroine, she effortlessly embodies that admirable thing: a modern woman. Review: In ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania,’ Boy Meets Girl (and Learns to Respect Her) 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z This spunky film isn’t content with mere plaudits; it is full of history and context and has a sense of humor befitting its subject matter. Critic?s Notebook: Films Celebrate Bernie Mac and All Jokes Aside Comedy Club 2012-02-17T23:41:44Z The Courante let out sudden floods of color; the Bourrée was rough and spunky, the Gigue raucous. Yo-Yo Ma Wants Bach to Save the World 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z CARDIFF, Wales — Just an hour from major English destinations such as Bath and the Cotswolds, spunky Cardiff offers a taste of Welsh flavors that will leave you with great memories. Welsh revival: Cardiff sheds rust-belt past for glossy future 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z Dear Readers: Today is April 1, traditionally known as a fun and spunky day to pull innovative but harmless pranks on friends and family. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: How do air fryers work? 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z Maureen's inexperience gets her into trouble, but she's too spunky and determined to back away from the case - or from her ambition to get on the fast track to the homicide division. Review: Loehfelm's `Devil in Her Way' is a winner 2013-04-30T18:10:09Z Flynn has long disputed “this idea that women are innately good, innately nurturing” and bemoaned “the spunky heroines, “soul-searching fashionistas” and “dismissably bad” tramps and vamps populating so much contemporary fiction. Perspective | Thank you, Gillian Flynn for giving women permission to be bad 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z “Well remembered for her singing on ‘Twin Peaks,’ she is spunky as well as amusing, although the script unwisely keeps her offstage for most of the first act.” Julee Cruise, Vocalist of ‘Twin Peaks’ Fame, Dies at 65 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z “Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude,” a statement said. ‘60s icon Ronnie Spector, who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Hanging around Paris in his mid-20s, he met his bride-to-be, a spunky American 11 years his senior. ‘Under the Wide and Starry Sky’: R.L. Stevenson’s muse 2014-01-15T22:17:21Z Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker called Lynch a "spunky, clever host". Emmy viewers down, mixed reviews for host Jane Lynch 2011-09-19T18:27:53Z But as the Russians have moved in, Thompson said she's seen "M" go from a "spunky, bubbly, inherently happy, girl" to a teenager who now looks "sad and withdrawn." Russia-Ukraine war: Kentucky mom of 8 is desperate to rescue teen girl from Russia's attacks 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The youngsters — Mr. Calderon as the spunky Pete, and Mr. Galvin as the goofy Dusty — carry much of the freight with impressive professionalism and authority. | 'The Burnt Part Boys': Mining Families in Disaster?s Wake at Playwrights Horizons 2010-05-26T02:29:00Z A spunky host woman drove me around in her souped-up Fiat. Car of the Week: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth 2012-06-12T16:58:38Z We fell in with a ranger who described the geysers’ personalities and showed off his favorite, a “spunky” little bubbler. The Great American RV Trip: Four families, 2,000 miles and an adventure we’ll never forget 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Most songs are less explicit with their innuendo, of course, but tracks like “Fool’s Gold,” “No Control,” and the spunky Styles-penned “Stockholm Syndrome” are ripe with lust and physical expressions of affection. Review: One Direction's New Album Celebrates the Female Form 2014-11-17T05:00:00Z And despite her spunky appeal, Fuller can’t pull off a believable performance as a nightclub songbird in a thin rendition of “St. Louis Blues.” Review: Name-Dropping Harlem in ‘Blues for an Alabama Sky’ 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The tale sounded like Goliath raising his heel to crush a spunky David. Web Page About the Met Closes at Opera?s Request 2011-08-17T22:15:27Z In this smart, spunky, scary and thoroughly metal novel, Kari must travel deep into the haunted landscapes of the past in order to get to the bottom of herself. An Ancient Bracelet, a Personal Haunting and an Overdue Reckoning 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z But there’s something predetermined about this story of a spunky young woman breaking through gender barriers in wartime. In ‘Manhattan Beach,’ Jennifer Egan’s heroine dives deep for family secrets 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z This year, the spunky Ms. Squibb fills that role — riding the movie part of a lifetime to a surprise “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” moment. Scene Stealers: Hollywood Applauds the Efforts of June Squibb, Star of ‘Nebraska’ 2014-01-17T23:18:33Z The role of Sookie, the introverted, spunky outsider, would seem to be a good fit, but the show’s writing, with its jokey, melodramatic inflections, doesn’t play to her strengths. 'True Blood' Recap: Doing the Vampire Tango 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z And that’s exactly where Renee, a spunky single mother, spends large chunks of her time after being kidnapped by three members of a weird cult and transported to a featureless medical complex. Review: ‘Rupture’ Justifies a Fear of Spiders 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z So the prospect of “Aladdin,” promising another weary night in the presence of a spunky youngster and wisecracking animals, didn’t exactly set my heart racing. Theater Review: ‘Aladdin’ Tweaks the Disney Formula With Breezy Insouciance 2014-03-21T02:00:01Z And you have to think The 5th Wave knows what it’s doing too, with its idyllic vision of American normalcy and its spunky blonde heroine. The 5th Wave could be an apology for colonialism – but it's not 2016-02-06T05:00:00Z Fefe Dobson, “In the Kissah” The Canadian musician’s spunky pop-punk got some help from the Neptunes on her sophomore album, Sunday Love, but even a collaboration with a A-list producers couldn’t change the album’s fate. 10 Pharrell-Produced Songs That Sound Nothing Like Pharrell 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z She described most of her roles up to now as spunky and said, “I haven’t really gotten to do many womanly roles.” First-Time Queen?s Double Demands 2011-02-13T01:06:06Z She has a really charming voice, and she’s filled with a spunky warmth. Amy Adams and Donna Murphy in ‘Into the Woods’ 2012-07-26T12:00:00Z No matter how strange a shape-shifting sludge spirit might appear to audiences, they can still relate to the spunky, and sometimes sullen, Chihiro. Hayao Miyazaki’s "Spirited Away" continues to delight fans 20 years after its U.S. premiere 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z It’s one of a number of spunky moments that help this entry in the amazing-nature category of documentaries shake off the sameness that has settled over the genre. Television Review: ‘Wild Arabia,’ a Two-Hour Special on Animal Planet 2013-08-05T20:35:21Z I scratched my head, fondled an fresh free-range egg laid that morning by a spunky, young hen named Clover, and deconstructed it, sunny side-up. Why "Top Chef" gets me cooking 2010-06-16T15:46:00Z Hough, better known as a singer and dancer than a dramatic actress, is likably spunky, but Duhamel fades into the background, and there are no lively supporting players in the ensemble. Review: 'Safe Haven' is routine romantic thriller 2013-02-14T01:31:06Z Goldwyn and his screenwriters turned Eleanor into a spunky but bland ingenue and toned down the conflicts between her and Lou’s domineering mother. The truth behind the legend of Lou Gehrig 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z After giving a lot of interviews about their love of the Smiths, they played precious little from their spunky surf'n'fun times Summertime EP. Why are new acts so reluctant to show us their hits? | Priya Elan 2010-03-24T11:52:00Z When we meet the Delaneys — petite, spunky Joy and her hulking bear of a husband, Stan, both former Australian tennis stars — they’ve logged nearly 50 years of a passionate yet complex marriage. Liane Moriarty’s New Novel Is a Family Saga and a Mystery 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z The real story, of course, is about Gru's not-so-stony heart turning to mush as his utterly cynical adoption of the spunky gals turns into the real thing. "Despicable Me": Steve Carell's adorable supervillain 2010-07-09T17:30:00Z None of those pairings quite worked and it's been depressing to see the spunky, appealing Aniston, who is a gifted comedian, flounder in movie after movie. Just Go With It? Jennifer Aniston Runs Away With It 2011-02-11T00:40:00Z Shauna is beautiful, with flawless hazel eyes and straight dark hair, spunky bangs and a bob that matches her always-upbeat character. When my therapist dared me to sleep with her 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z He also attested to her spunky social presence: “There is nobody who is a bigger life of the party than Sarah Paulson.” Sarah Paulson Opens Up About Acting, Marcia Clark and Dating Older Women 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z She sounds fierce and spunky, a comer slipping into the fast lane. New Releases by Rae Sremmurd, Becky G, Cakes Da Killa 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z They earned a flawless 60 points Monday for their spunky salsa and emotional Argentine tango. 3 actors and an athlete aim for `Dancing' finals 2011-05-17T17:01:06Z A short cartoon on the website features a young, spunky mother who is unduly excited about the store’s latest development: an in-store scanner that allows children to romp through the aisles lasering bar codes. Gift Registries Branching Out to Other Occasions 2014-04-04T23:11:20Z She has the big blue eyes beloved of animators and displays a spunky attitude on screen that inspires hero worship in seven-year-old fledgling feminists. Kaya Scodelario: 'Nine times out of 10, my character is with a guy twice my age' 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z The spunky, whip-smart Aurora, who bought a round-trip ticket, hopes to write the first book about Homestead II upon her return to New York. Review: Two ‘Passengers’ Trapped on a Spaceship Find Love Amid Despair 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Her brothers were famous first; Jackson was the spunky younger sister who came after. In a New Documentary, Janet Jackson Is Hiding in Plain Sight 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The roles for women in Oscar-caliber movies often amount to a few types: a star-crossed romantic, a victim of physical or emotional trauma, a historical figure, a spunky newcomer. For the Oscars, Vying for One Best-Actress Slot 2012-12-12T23:38:51Z Let us survey the many moods of Molly Brown: She is perky, chirpy, spunky, bubbly, cheerful. Review: ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’ Has Its Ups and Ups 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Ms. Ranitskaya persevered for almost two years, across 115 pages, drawing the small, spunky figure mostly in black and white. A Diary From Inside the Gulag Meets Evil with Lightness 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z The unlikely duo assembles; the spunky little girl gets a cute animal as a buddy; good and evil are not actually as they seem. ‘The Sea Beast’ Review: Of Monsters and Men 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Walt Disney Co earned the Best Animated Feature award for Pixar movie "Brave" about a spunky red-headed princess, plus three other awards. Warner Bros. takes home Oscar gold, sales boost for "Argo" 2013-02-25T07:46:02Z "You have to be very young" to wear such looks, said the spunky septuagenarian. In Paris, the classic suit gets a poetic makeover 2010-06-27T00:10:00Z “She is extremely beautiful, and this super spunky, extremely short redhead,” he said. They Hit It Off During a Surgical Consultation 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z He swings from ropes, escapes from lofty towers and tenderly woos Maid Marian, played by the lovely Lass, who doubles as a spunky lad in Robin's posse. Occupy Sherwood Forest! 'Robin Hood' at SCT 2011-10-26T20:07:59Z Israel earned the right to host the show after Netta Barzilai carried off last year’s prize with her spunky pop anthem “Toy.” Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final kicks off in Tel Aviv 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z I don't think I've ever commented on an article, but the story of this spunky girl demanded one. The Season of the Skulls 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z In Ms. Bareilles’s songs, Ms. Paulus saw both range and a storyteller’s craft — “Gravity” being “a personal, deeply searing heartache of a song,” while “King of Anything” was “spunky with lyrical twists.” Sara Bareilles Takes Her Slice of Broadway With ‘Waitress’ 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Call them American originals, flattering imitators or spunky, funky derivatives. The next big thing in American distilling: Single malt whiskey 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z This is a wonderful story about a spunky princess and her successful achievement of the traditional role reversal. The Worst Princess by Anna Kemp - review 2012-07-13T11:00:00Z It will be up to the makers of 2019 film “Episode IX” to decide the ultimate fate of the character first seen as a spunky princess in the original 1977 “Star Wars” film, Johnson added. Leia leads resistance in Carrie Fisher's final 'Star Wars' film 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z “Get ready,” he says to the spunky child who just ripped him off. 2002: When the Rock Went Hollywood and Movie Stars Still Ruled 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z With "sparkling dialogue and spunky humor ... and a perceptive eye and ear for historical detail, award-winning author Randall Platt takes readers young and old on a spirited adventure," says the publisher. NW Books: Observations and photos along the Pacific Coast Trail 2012-09-04T14:31:04Z “Frankenfood,” a spunky series that begins on Sunday night on Spike, puts variety back on the plate, with ridiculous, sometimes gag-inducing results. ‘Frankenfood,’ a Cooking Contest on Spike TV 2014-06-20T04:00:00Z It features Murphy as an actress in a spunky Yiddish theater troupe and her character decades later as an ailing 79-year-old grandmother in 1970s New York. Donna Murphy tries to balance stage and motherhood 2011-04-30T16:01:05Z Now the idea that two spunky small fry could successfully fight against the influence of money in politics feels decidedly quaint. | 'Born Yesterday': Daffy Blonde Gets Wise to Washington 2011-04-25T02:01:07Z It’s been a spunky year for cameos and guest spots on television series. Critic?s Notebook: All-Star Lineup: Major League Baseball?s All-Cameo Team 2011-12-24T01:37:18Z She sang against acoustic piano and upright bass, and tried for something new: her own lightly spunky voice in an unlikely context. Music Review: Miranda Lambert Brings ?Four the Record? to the Izod Center 2012-01-29T20:55:25Z The chubby, spunky Little Red Riding Hood steals pies from the bakery. ‘Into the Woods,’ Disney’s Take on the Sondheim-Lapine Classic 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Bliss, a New Yorker cartoonist, piles on funny Manhattan details kids may miss, but they’ll love Grace’s spunky quest to make a difference on her own. Standout New Picture Books 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z But these emotional states don’t often work too well when paired with spunky up-tempo pop. Best Coast Gets a Little Darker on Fade Away EP 2013-10-28T14:00:44Z Andrea is very spunky and aggressive and jokes a lot, but she had dreams, and maybe she has lost her family, but she pushes on. In "Whether the Weather Is Fine," typhoon survivors "transform from being zombies to becoming human" 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z A teenager who gave voice to the spunky heroine of Nickelodeon's "Dora The Explorer" says the network cheated her out of millions of dollars by underpaying her for work on the groundbreaking children's cartoon series. Teen voice of 'Dora The Explorer' sues Nickelodeon 2010-10-07T23:02:00Z The traditional narrative of Bad Cop, as far as teenagers are concerned, is this: record companies are big, complacent, greedy, corporate and hidebound; filesharers are spunky, innovative, buccaneering, libertarian. Who makes money out of Spotify? 2010-04-18T21:30:00Z Gracie, named after Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer technology, is spunky. At Hero Dogs, pups learn to serve those who served 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z And so all too often, we get medieval women espousing sexual liberation or spunky Roman slaves who speak like 21st-century comics. Review | What was it like to live in a world both more formal and more brutal than our own? 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z As we talked, Kaling made a strong case for one way in which her series has been misunderstood: her idea for Mindy Lahiri, she said, wasn’t a spunky role model like Mary Tyler Moore. The Female Bad Fan 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z Hammersley marries disparate elements by finding confluences and building them into spunky patterns. Frederick Hammersley at L.A. Louver: There's more than meets the eye 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z But Anna is pretty spunky, and the mousey Apprentice helps her gain the upper hand, namely Rumpel's dagger. 'Once Upon a Time': Anna's contract, Hook's date and 'The Apprentice' 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z She is spunky, talented, self-deprecating and slightly goofy. The Irresistible Style of Emma Stone 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z The music for chill rock star Jayden is all strings, while spunky Vivian gets a percussive beat tapped on the body of the harp. What does a mother’s love sound like? Seattle Symphony’s Lullaby Project finds out. 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Handling: Hyundai did well with making this car a good value, performance included--the torque is significant, the handling sharp, the V6 engine spunky and pert. Test Drive: Hyundai Genesis 2.0T Premium 2010-03-25T05:00:00Z The usually preternaturally spunky Styles was curiously low energy throughout his performance of “As It Was” Sunday night, hardly selling himself as the sort of entertainer who sells out 15 nights at Madison Square Garden. Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The result looks almost nothing like the original story, thanks in part to “Let It Go,” which prompted a re-write of Elsa’s character and turned her from a frigid hermit into a spunky feminist. Translating 'Frozen' Into Arabic 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z Ms. Colella sings with assurance and radiates spunky determination as Earhart, who strikes up an unusual professional partnership with Putnam that he is determined to make personal. | 'Take Flight': Musical About Early Aviators at McCarter Theater 2010-05-23T22:45:00Z We took the better part of the afternoon for our Ramona pilgrimage, wandering along the same sidewalks where a spunky girl once clanked along on her tin-can stilts. Ramona Quimby’s Portland: A self-guided walking tour through sites in Beverly Cleary’s books 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z The tale of the spunky young orphan with her dog Sandy set during the Depression will be NBC’s first live musical since its triumphant “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” in 2018. NBC hopes the sun will come out as it mounts ‘Annie Live!’ 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The windows tell the story of Tiptoe, a spunky reindeer trying to believe she could fly. Holiday Windows Are Back. And So Are New York Shoppers. 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The spunky, spirited title character of L. M. Montgomery’s beloved 1908 novel “Anne of Green Gables” was the subject of a Netflix adaptation, “Anne With an E,” which received shining reviews. What’s on TV Thursday: The Macy’s Parade and ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z The result is a spunky, well-spun account of how talent can overcome institutional racism—a heartening message in regressive times. Oscar Spotlight: The Screenplays 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z Of Gagosian, 77, Wood noted that “to a point, he would say, I love how spunky you are,” only for the switch to flip when she decided not to work with him. Issy Wood Met Power Players in Art and Music. She Went Her Own Way. 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Cloris Waldrip is 72 and spunky when she survives a plane crash in rugged Montana; this impressive novel tells her story and that of the ranger searching for her. New & Noteworthy 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Xu Chang was also delightful in the role of Xiao, the maidservant being a pert and spunky stock character in Chinese opera. Review: Zhang Huoding Makes American Debut in Two Operas 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z And it offers voters an opportunity to fete Tarantino, one of their own, slightly-unsung prodigal sons – a tamed yet still spunky enfant terrible who’s just about to become a dad. Why Once Upon a Time in Hollywood should win the best picture Oscar 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z Unmediated footage can be edited polemically, as in Frederick Wiseman’s films, but “Boone” seems resigned to sidelong glances, confident that merely observing farm life, including some spunky animals, is enough. Review: Lovingly Tending the Livestock in ‘Boone’ 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z Harris’s pulsing, restless chamber concerto exudes spunky vitality and romantic fervor. Copland, Thomson and Others in a Fantasy Music Festival 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z The most powerful comes courtesy of Ms. Conroy, the veteran stage actress who played the shy but spunky matriarch on “Six Feet Under.” Theater Review | 'The Subject Was Roses': A Family Talks a Lot but Says Too Little 2010-02-27T00:53:00Z Ms. McAdams built her career as the spunky, adorable girl next door, but Ani is an angry loner with secrets and a half-grown-out dye job. Review: ‘True Detective,’ Season 2 on HBO, Plays a Symphony of Misery 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z When it came to Chekov, he was a spunky guy. Walter Koenig: "Star Trek" is a welcome respite from the infamy of the Trump administration 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z And we should also be honest about how racially homogenous our social networks tend to be — if the quirky, spunky frenemies in “Girls” are all white, that’s just realistic, I agree. Is aggression genetic? 2012-05-28T22:00:00Z It will be up to the makers of 2019 film “Episode IX” to decide the ultimate fate of the character first seen as a spunky princess in the original 1977 “Star Wars” film, Johnson added. Leia leads resistance in Carrie Fisher's final 'Star Wars' film 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z I wanted it to be a spunky sports memoir of happiness and joy, but I was steeped in dark memoirs when I was writing it. How Rekindling a Love for Tennis Turned Into a Raging Fire 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z With her spunky Pomeranian, Baby Chow, capering about her feet, Mrs. Chow walked us through the entry hall, where paintings by Julian Schnabel and Damien Hirst are hung. Eva Chow, the Culture Queen of Los Angeles 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z He looks, to my eye, like some sort of a labrador-terrier mix, with a soulful amber gaze, spunky little foldy ears, and an itty-bitty little nosey. Stop mansplaining my dog to me: decoding my pup's DNA 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z Q: I am mother to a sweet, spunky and sometimes sassy 2-year-old. Perspective | Following an expert’s parenting method can be great. But don’t ignore your intuition. 2019-04-22T04:00:00Z The role is a promising but risky opportunity for Ms. Jepsen, 28, a spunky onetime contestant on “Canadian Idol” who wears her copper-colored hair in bangs. Carly Rae Jepsen to Star as ‘Cinderella’ 2014-02-03T22:43:09Z That sincere Southern charm is reflected in her approach to interiors: a smart and spunky mix of bright colors and bold patterns, blended with preppy restraint and a gracious, personal touch. 2010-02-08T16:41:00Z As the Civil War winds down, a spunky, redheaded musician falls for a pretty Irish nanny and has to overcome major obstacles to make her his wife. 50 notable works of fiction in 2020 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z I played her spunky niece, and she was the Southern matriarch of a family where her brother died and left his estate, his plantation, to his African-American housekeeper. Jamie Lee Curtis Has Never Worked Hard a Day in Her Life 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z The spunky woman who first arrived in this story during the Governor’s comeback tour, before joining Team Rick via the Abraham and Glenn group? ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7, Episode 6: Hey Look, Another New Group! 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z At 16, while attending Tacoma's Stadium High School, this spunky daughter of a Mexican plumber dad and an ESL teacher mom aced her early auditions for TV's mega singing competition, "American Idol." Tacoma singer Vicci Martinez is a force on 'The Voice' 2011-06-14T00:48:04Z Something spunky, with movement and natural, a little edge but we don’t want it too edgy. Weighing In on the ?Callista? Gingrich 2012-02-10T23:51:11Z Ms. Greene’s spunky Amber, all hippy attitude and teenage cheek in the opening scenes, gains a softness edging toward sadness as the responsibilities of adulthood are suddenly thrust upon her. 2010-01-08T03:46:00Z But she was most indelibly known as the incomparably spunky Mary Richards on the CBS hit sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Mary Tyler Moore, Who Incarnated the Modern Woman on TV, Dies at 80 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z It is thus a relief to discover that the Staveley-Taylors are far more fun and spunky live than they are pale and interesting. The Staves – review 2012-11-20T17:50:02Z Reviewers often used the word “spunky” to describe it, and they weren’t wrong. Perspective | The best old albums that we discovered in 2017 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z For example, in the last minute of the very first episode, a homeless black guy talks to our quirky, spunky heroine, Hannah. Is aggression genetic? 2012-05-28T22:00:00Z Elizabeth Warren, she of the spunky Senate floor speeches? How Nancy Pelosi turned the condescending ‘feisty grandma’ meme into a political weapon 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z She may drink way too much, but, well, she looks like the lovely, spunky and very appealing Ms. Blunt, just with chapped lips, splotchy skin and raccoon eyes. Review: In ‘The Girl on the Train,’ a Boozy Emily Blunt Never Winks 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z She played a spunky young girl, who, with the help of her fellow street urchins, tracks down the man who murdered her beloved policeman father. 'Little Annie Rooney': Mary Pickford's return to childhood, newly restored 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z Take a look at the spunky pieces here. Look inside “Postmodernism” at Helsinki’s Design Museum 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z "Never in my wildest dreams did I think that's this spunky, healthy, little girl would pass away from a candy cane," Martinez told 12 News. Texas woman claims dog died after eating a sugar-free candy cane: ‘I feel like I failed her’ 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z While Hatke's book is not a traditional superhero comic in the sense of "G-Man" or "Franklin Richards," his main character is a spunky girl named Zita who faces danger with courage and intelligence. Corner: Drawing on comics can boost kids' brainpower 2011-06-22T21:08:44Z Later on the phone, my sister tells she was upset that one of them called me a “spunky, balding fellow” and another referred to me as “pudgy,” but I’m delighted. Jonny Donahoe’s ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Diary 2014-12-27T05:00:00Z When the show segued to television in the early 1950s, he sought out spunky Los Angeles youngsters who wouldn't be intimidated by a TV studio. Obituary: Talk-show pioneer Art Linkletter 2010-05-27T04:12:00Z There’s a spunky and ingenious heroine, Rey, who complains about being rescued and is really good with machines. Should You Take Your Kid to See 'Star Wars'? 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z My six years playing the spunky cheerleader Becky were like a dream come true. After #OscarsSoWhite, Disability Waits for Its Moment 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z As befits the spunky proto-feminist she is, Molly does some flying of her own. ‘Peter Pan’ prequel a gravity-defying delight to the senses 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z “She was healthy and spunky and had a zest for life.” 13 people died during the San Bernardino blizzard. Only one was ruled storm-related 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z This spunky adventure comes from Harebrained Schemes, the studio behind the cult favorite Shadowrun series. What to stream this week: Drake, ‘Fair Play,’ Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin last film 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z They were healthy, spunky and full of milk, to the team’s delight. Can WA’s Olympic Peninsula cougars coexist with human development? 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z "We now have a beautiful, feisty spunky two-year-old daughter," she says, her voice lifting. Roe v Wade: ‘Could abortion bans put my IVF at risk?’ 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Played by the spunky Storm Lever, she explains in the sardonic “Don’t Lose Ur Head” that after she delivered a daughter, Henry loses interest in “banging” her. Broadway hit ‘Six’ arrives at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, sassy as ever 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z The main character of the acclaimed graphic novel “Nimona” is a shapeshifter: sometimes a girl, other times an animal, always a spunky agent of chaos. How 'Nimona' survived a studio shutdown among many challenges on its way to the screen 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z She’s spunky and hot-headed, he’s sweet and adorable — if they touch, it could be a disaster, but somehow, their chemistry just works, bringing the charming “Elemental” to a lively roiling boil. Review: The story may be basic, but the visually dazzling 'Elemental' has romance to burn 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z She’s got this spunky kind of grownup Nancy Drew appeal that also makes it really easy to forget that she’s clearly a psychopath with a pretty high body count. Why Christina Ricci has a soft spot for Misty on 'Yellowjackets' 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Hong, who was actually friends with Luke, voices Sam’s sly and spunky grandfather. After a year of long overdue Hollywood love, actor James Hong is still having his moment 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z In early 1996, a spunky start-up company in Palo Alto, Calif., bought full-page ads in newspapers declaring, in big bold letters, “Your broker is now obsolete.” Bernie Newcomb, the blind programmer who created E-Trade, dies at 79 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z A spunky, spirited fantasy lover with a penchant for getting carried away, Luz doesn’t quite fit in in the human world, so she decides to begin training as a witch rather than go back home. Queer TV shows are disappearing — just when we need them more than ever 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “Eva the Owlet” is a spunky animated show for preschoolers inspired by the best-selling children’s book series “Owl Diaries.” What to watch with your kids: ‘D&D: Honor Among Thieves’ and more 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z What came to mind was not the city itself, but the many gelatos that Falconer’s spunky picture-book heroine Olivia eats before and after her family’s travails on their sinking gondola while in the Italian city. Perspective | What makes Olivia a great children’s book character 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Valerie, the savvy, spunky fourth grader, hopes to join them someday and has her sights set on going to Miami. A generation of Venezuelan children know only struggles 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z The show follows the story of three spunky marsupial siblings as their adventures lead them to new heights and new opportunities for learning. What to watch with your kids: ‘Quantumania’ and more 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z “She’s a spunky, geriatric lady,” said Chase, the police department’s animal protection supervisor. How a helicopter, foot chase and bear hug caught a runaway Va. llama 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Catherine Hong wrote for The New York Times Book Review about the proliferation of book adaptations of the spunky redhead’s story. After Half a Century, Prince Edward Island’s Musical Tradition Takes a Break 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z Nominated for a dozen Emmys for playing the warm and spunky detective, Lansbury never won but repeatedly said fans made her feel like a “national treasure.” Angela Lansbury, Tony Award-winning actress known for her role in "Murder, She Wrote," has died 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z They’re also Spirit Rangers, magically protecting the park and its inhabitants as they take on the shapes and powers of grizzly bear cub, red-tailed hawk and spunky turtle. New kids’ show on Netflix features Native stories told by Native writers 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The success of the adaptation, however, hinged on finding the right actor to play Birdy, a spunky teen who is not only messy, chaotic and emotional but but also empathetic and intelligent. Why 'Catherine Called Birdy' changes the book's ending 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Yet Robinette, a beloved Washington actress, is an appealing Carrie, by turns despondent, spunky and — as when she sits quietly in a bathrobe, waiting out the full moon that gives her insomnia — stoic. Review | ‘Trip to Bountiful’ at Ford’s Theatre is a journey too far back in time 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z “We would have been happy with either name, but we really think the name Fritz fits this spunky little guy’s personality,” Cincinnati Zoo’s head hippo keeper Wendy Rice said in a press release. Cincinnati Zoo names new baby hippo Fritz, brother to Fiona 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The year before that gem of a trick shot, he had turned pro as a spunky 18-year-old Australian who possessed the gifts to take over the sport one day. Perspective | Nick Kyrgios brings chaos to the court. How is that good for tennis? 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Her true personality was spunky, earthy and self-deprecating. Julee Cruise, the whispery voice of David Lynch films, dies at 65 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z A friend of Maranda’s mother told The Washington Post she was “fun,” “spunky” and “very smart.” Smiles, unicorns, softball: Young shooting victims recalled 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z ‘The Sound of Music’ A spunky young woman in pre-WWII Austria becomes governess for a former naval officer’s large brood in a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Tony-winning musical. Six picks for your L.A. weekend: Los Angeles Ballet, Cirque de la Symphonie and more 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Nimona’s always been a spunky little story that just wouldn’t stop. The Nimona movie is finally coming in 2023 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z So she encourages owners to bring in their pets when they’re spunky and sassy and full of life. Pet portrait popularity: ‘Everybody I know wants artwork of their pets’ 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z “Well, I think you look spunky,” the older woman said. ‘We Retreated to a Nearby Shop to Discuss Our Options Over Coffee’ 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z “She was very spunky, and very outspoken in giving direction,” Sanford said. Sharon Jodock-King, advocate for people with disabilities in Washington and beyond, dies at 81 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z "Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humour and a smile on her face," the statement said. Ronnie Spector of 'Be My Baby' fame dies at 78 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z "Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude," the family said. Ronnie Spector, leader of the music group Ronettes, has died at 78 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Fellow politicians, reporters and his hometown voters tended to appreciate his spunky sense of humor. Russ Potts, Virginia political maverick who pushed for baseball’s return to D.C., dies at 82 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Alex is likable: spunky, funny, scrupulous, beautiful, working on her writing in her rare free time. Hollywood Loves a Monstrous Mommy. Can It Do Her Justice? 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Cora now takes a daily biotin tablet and is a “spunky, crazy, sassy” kindergartner, Stetson says. Sequence every newborn’s DNA? Despite obstacles, UK pushes ahead 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Agency executives also appreciated its spunky social media presence, Oakley said. ‘Don’t get vaccinated,’ say ads for fake funeral home in elaborate campaign to promote COVID vaccines 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z No more looking for the quiet brother, the safe cousin, the spunky nephew. Plaschke: Get it right this time, USC. Hire somebody who's somebody as your next football coach 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z His baby girl, spunky and brave, wouldn’t have given up without a fight. How volunteer searchers found the body of missing hiker Rachel Lakoduk in the North Cascades almost two years after she disappeared 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Mrs. Poll described her sister as a sassy, spunky teenager with a big heart. Two Team Photos, One Difference: The Cheerleader With Down Syndrome 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Played by Perry, she is known for being a foul-mouthed, spunky grandmother. She's baaack. Tyler Perry brings Madea out of retirement for another movie 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z I saw her be really funny, really charming, endearing, self-effacing, confident … spunky and dangerous. Billy Crystal can tell you a lot about Tiffany Haddish’s bat mitzvah and a little about what he thought of the Oscars 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z “He wants The Village Voice in all of its old, spunky, lefty history,” he said. The Village Voice Returns, and It’s ‘Very Village Voice-y’ 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Wee Monster A line of children’s clothing with a “spunky spin,” spearheaded by two sisters. She wanted to help amplify AAPI voices in L.A. More than 60 artists responded 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Despite the environmental chaos taking place outside her window, Rae, who was sitting in a bedroom with blindingly white walls at her parents’ house, was poised and spunky. The Beauty of 78.5 Million Followers 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z “She was a shining star. No matter where she went she lit up a room. She’s so intelligent, so beautiful and spunky,” Grace’s grandmother, Kelli Howard, said. Boy, 14, arrested in death of 6-year-old N. Indiana girl 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z A spunky photographer fails to heed TLC’s advice and instead goes “Chasing Waterfalls” with a hunky tour guide in this TV movie. What’s on TV This Week: The Grammys, March Madness, the 'Snyder Cut' and more 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z Jodie Sweetin, who played the spunky Stephanie Tanner on "Full House" at the age of 5, revealed that there were highs and lows throughout her experience as a child star on the popular 1990s sitcom. 10 former child stars get candid about life in the limelight 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z “The loss of individual animals, especially one as spunky and playful as Savelii, is deeply sad,” Chastain said in the statement. Tiger dies at Colorado Springs zoo after procedure 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z A spunky Irish girl turns a street brawler with a big appetite into a boxing contender. Movies on TV this week: 'Gandhi'; 'Forrest Gump' and more 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Punky Brewster The original iteration of this show was about a spunky orphan who gets taken in by a crusty older dude who needs some cheer in his life. New trailers: The Nevers, Pacific Rim: The Black, Moxie, and more 2021-02-07T05:00:00Z “He’s a rescue. And a spunky, loving, perceptive sweetheart.” Perspective | Zoom dates? Election nights? Sourdough? Nope. Dogs are the heroes of this pandemic. 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Keeping the shoes there allows her mother to briefly trick herself into thinking that her spunky curly-haired daughter will return soon. Lives Lost: Families find solace in memories and mementos 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z However, Sajak's spunky behavior as of late was defended by some who viewed it as innocuous. 'Wheel of Fortune' viewers concerned over Pat Sajak's recent 'feisty' behavior: He 'clearly hates his job' 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z The McCain matriarch’s spunky personality became the stuff of stories for the family and among those in their circle of Washington society. Roberta McCain, John McCain's mother, dies aged 108 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z The McCain matriarch’s spunky personality became the stuff of stories for the family — and among those in their circle of Washington society. Roberta McCain, John McCain’s mother, dies at 108 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z The McCain matriarch’s spunky personality became the stuff of stories for the family - and among those in their circle of Washington society. Roberta McCain, John McCain’s mother, dies at 108 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z Ten years ago: Gloria Stuart, the 1930s Hollywood beauty who later became the oldest Academy Award acting nominee as the spunky survivor in “Titanic,” died in Los Angeles at age 100. Today in History 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Norma took after her father, a spunky shop teacher at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington County. Norma Darling led a life of love and duty, delighting those around her 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z A spunky tween and her otherworldly backing band take it to the stage in the musical fantasy comedy “Julie and the Phantoms.” What’s on TV This Week: 'Pool Boy Nightmare,' the NFL and more 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z The spunky dressing is made with garlic and ginger for pungency and honey for sweetness. Soba noodles, tomatoes, zucchini and bright vinegar make this pasta salad fit for summer 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z He grew up into a spunky adult-sized bear, living with several of his Ursus americanus comrades in a 5,000-square-foot enclosure. Black bear rescued as cub released back into Wyoming woods 2020-06-28T04:00:00Z This one focuses on Simon, a spunky redheaded musician who is no weepy sentimentalist. The 20 books to read this summer 2020-05-27T04:00:00Z The short-legged, long-bodied breed is known for being spunky and sociable. In a US now in puppy love, Labs still tops, but corgis rise 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Still, I felt relieved to hear her answer her cellphone, as upbeat and spunky as ever. Would Mister Rogers know how to make us feel better right now? 2020-03-29T04:00:00Z “But it’s important to me that she be spunky,” she told him. Opinion | Doctors Are Writing Their Wills 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z In the few online photos I’d ever seen, he looks young with brown, spunky hair and wears a sweater layered over a collared shirt with a tie. The government says this backpack is a fraud, but the creator says he’s just a failure 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Not too deep into the Netflix film “The Last Thing He Wanted,” the spunky heroine is given a warning: “Buckle up. It’s gonna be bananas.” Review: ‘The Last Thing He Wanted’ is alarmingly unthrilling 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z Jokes aside, Brosnahan’s critically acclaimed lead performance as the spunky, feminist comedian just earned her a SAG Award nomination for actress in a comedy. Watch Rachel Brosnahan transform into 'Marvel's Mrs. Maisel' 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z It’s fairly spunky, with 250 horsepower, and has 73 cubic feet of cargo space. Station Wagons on Endangered List as S.U.V.s Crush All in Their Path 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Here’s the film’s spunky key optimist, completely deflated by the loss of everyone she holds dear, picking herself up to save the day. Forget Elsa's 'Into the Unknown.' Anna sings the best 'Frozen 2’ song 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z She is 77 and spunky and it doesn’t take long to see similarities between mother and son. Ed Orgeron is right at home in leading LSU to the top 2019-11-16T05:00:00Z In this game, they were led by this cool little spunky redshirt freshman point guard named Tyger Campbell — he had 15 points, five rebounds and five assists — but that could change. Column: UCLA hits the ground running — and writhing and scrambling — in Mick Cronin's debut 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z The Wildcats are going in the wrong direction, and the Beavers are spunky enough to surprise. College football picks Week 10 picks: USC will upset Oregon 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Actress and queen alike are spunky and sprightly, regal and vulgar; as did Catherine, reportedly, Mirren packs a lot of energy into a small package. Review: Helen Mirren rules in 'Catherine the Great' 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z A spunky Wall Street secretary takes her boss’s place with a merger specialist. Movies on TV this week: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z During breaks in practice on a recent morning in Florida, she would immediately grab her phone, the command post for her spunky social media presence. Coco Gauff’s Tennis Haven Happens to Be Her Hometown 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Dia is a spunky Labrador retriever trained to track down a yellow-flowered shrub that’s taking root in New York state parks. Wags and weeds: Invasive plants meet match in detection dogs 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z That is to say: When faced with a spunky terrier on the ground and a perfectly nice monument in the distance, it’s clear which will be the main attraction. 5 ways to spend your summer with cuddly kittens, orphaned piglets and friendly kangaroos 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z Miniature pool tables, spunky succulent plants, and Newton’s cradles are all common sights around the office. From Salon Marketplace: Bring out your inner builder with this desktop set 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z This cascading ballad, her second signature song, comes from the 1948 film comedy "Romance on the High Seas," Day's first film, in which she played a spunky, hip chick with a penchant for jazz jive. Doris Day, a life in 10 songs 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z Keepers chose Juno — spunky, eager to please and the oldest of the zoo’s sea otters. The Oregon Zoo’s dunking otter died. A new one has been trained to dunk. 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z This is a classic fantasy hero dilemma, given new life by the spunky Shipka, who maintains Sabrina’s curiosity and brightness even as she ventures deeper into the dark. Part 2 of Netflix’s Sabrina keeps the Harry Potter influence going 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z “Wonder Park” has a great premise about a spunky kid engineer and a world she constructs taking flight, but takes a few too many dark loop-de-loops and crashes hard. Review: The new animated ‘Wonder Park’ is at war with itself 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z In all the other incarnations, Drew has been played with a massive curiosity spurred on by her spunky nature. ‘Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase’ review: Fun mystery takes some clueless turns 2019-03-14T04:00:00Z The two times I interviewed her, she was spunky, funny and sweet. Beyond King Kong: Victoria Riskin shares untold stories of her parents Fay Wray and Robert Riskin 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z In the end, a spunky 16-year-old Swedish climate activist all but stole the show. Discord and controversy in Davos even with Trump absent 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z But these Browns are spunky, led by top overall draft choice Baker Mayfield. Cowboys can prove they are real by grabbing NFC East title 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z That was my thought when I browsed this year’s crop of family holiday shows in Seattle, which included two musicals with a spunky girl protagonist. Leapin’ lizards! We leaped through 3 family holiday shows, from ‘Annie’ to ‘Matilda’ to ‘Wonderland’ 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Former President George W. Bush will remember his spunky and adventurous late father George H.W. George H.W. Bush's funeral to include eulogies from George W. Bush, Jon Meacham, others 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Then they met a spunky teen that changed their mind. Cause Celeb: ‘Instant Family’ writer and director Sean Anders advocates for adoption 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z She was a spunky whale with an independent streak, Giles said, spending time off on her own while her family foraged. Orca J50 declared dead after search, southern residents down to 74 whales 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z On a recent Friday night, the witches of the Temple of the Spiral Path gathered to watch the spunky teenage witches in “The Craft.” Witchcraft in the #MeToo Era 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Featuring a daring, spunky protagonist based on the titular Emily Brontë novel — "I wrote the song from Cathy's standpoint," Bush once said. Kate Bush at 60: An exquisite pop genius whose influence endures 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z A spunky, unapologetic, sex-positive feminist ready to raise hell, she was supportive and flattering. Literary ambition. Fabulous parties. A hidden past. Who is Anna March? 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z And so, with a cashier’s check and a leap of faith, Levitt joined the growing ranks of small-time real-estate investors who model themselves on spunky TV personalities. For house flippers, reality doesn’t match reality TV 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z Turns out another spunky Twin Cities female was going to make it after all. Opinion | Psychos on the Potomac 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z For the hyper-intelligent and spunky Shuri, “we did individual microbraids with four different colors because we wanted to have the ability to change her hair into many different looks,” Friend says. Superheroes Don’t Wear Ponytails, and Yes, It’s Sexist 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z It brings about an uncomfortable paradox: These three weeks invariably place a few spunky little-guy teams that presumably do things the right way against a few fearsome behemoth programs that presumably don’t. Closing act: An uncertain future looms for college hoops 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z She cited “Follow Your Arrow” as the song that first won her over with its spunky wordplay and easy-to-digest message of empowerment. Kacey Musgraves talks breaking the formula and entering 'cosmic country' with third album, 'Golden Hour' 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z This Lara is spunky and fearless, with a mind of her own. Review | ‘Tomb Raider’: Lara Croft is new and improved, but she strains our credulity 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z To them, he was still the spunky, skinny kid from el barrio. Victor Robles may be the Nationals’ future, but he’s staying loyal to his roots 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Ms. Matthias gushes about her daughter’s compassionate, spunky soul, calling her the “ultimate big sister” to Franklin, despite her younger age. A Mother’s Determination Withstands Years of Tumult 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z “Princess“ delivers a more convincing message of female empowerment than the feel-good tales of spunky girls in many American features. Under the radar: Animation with meaning and hand-drawn beauty 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z Moonee’s street hustles and street-urchin scams may look adorably spunky now, but they suggest a far less rosy future down the road. Review | ‘The Florida Project’: Willem Dafoe delivers his finest performance in recent memory 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z He stuck with it and that spunky street fighter was slowly molded into a boxer who fought with both instincts and smarts. At 9, Troy Isley was fighting in the streets. At 18, he’s in the world championships. 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z “She was spunky. She was very strong for a teeny, tiny person,” McCarthy said. Ohio mom founds music therapy charity after daughter’s death 2017-08-20T04:00:00Z Marais’ affection and respect for Beauty, her desire to tell a worthy tale, is well balanced with the spunky, resilient Robin. 2 lives intersect in aftermath of deadly apartheid protest 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z Is it the spunky Daniels, her courage displayed by a haircut that only a Monkee would dare to request, or might it be Walter, assigned to save mortals from their follies and other foes? “Alien: Covenant” and the Too-Many-Monsters Problem 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z It is a long time since I read Atwood’s novel, but I’m pretty sure that Offred, the protagonist, wasn’t conceived as a spunky heroine with an internal monologue by turns sassy and sad. I prefer my Handmaid’s Tale without the sass and Scientology | Emma Brockes 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z On the boarding platform, I met my cabin attendant, Joanne, who was still spunky after 40 years on the job. It’s Canada’s 150th anniversary. What’s the best way to celebrate? All the way. On the railway. 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z “Argonautika” An imaginative adaptation of Greek mythology that follows Jason and his spunky band of Argonauts as they endeavor to retrieve the coveted Golden Fleece. D.C. community calendar, March 30-April 6, 2017 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z The story of this spunky little pig — who seems to have no future but to eat and be eaten — will inspire viewers of all ages. ‘The Space Between Us’ and other movies to watch with your kids 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z “Zootopia,” the 2016 animated film that follows a spunky bunny cop and a cunning con-artist fox trying to crack a case of mysterious disappearance, screens at the Southwest branch at 2:30 p.m. ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Groundhog Day,’ sci-fi shorts, films for kids 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z The critics said: "This is a career-best moment for Stone, who is grounded and spunky as the scrappy aspiring actress, then graceful and poised as Mia continues her journey." Oscars 2017: Best actress nominees - BBC News 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z That twinkle is the essence of Chelsie’s spirit, the symbol of her spunky personality. 6-year-old girl back to sassy self after amputation 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z The movie about Hollywood’s transition to talkies was a box-office hit, and her portrayal of an up-and-coming spunky actress turned Reynolds into a star. Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood sweetheart and ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ star, dies at 84 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z The movie about Hollywood's transition to talkies was a box-office hit, and her portrayal of an up-and-coming spunky actress turned Reynolds into a star. Debbie Reynolds, who sang and danced to fame in ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ dies at 84 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z The spunky short-haired teen said when she meets new people and tells them she’s home-schooled, they dismiss her or assume that she’s overly sheltered or shy. Number of home-schooling families on the rise in Sioux Falls 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z At Pride School, where transgender students are the majority of its inaugural class, Josh Farabee, 14, feels comfortable showing off his spunky pink and lime hair and long mauve nails. U.S. school an antidote to transgender discrimination complaints 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z Born and raised in Seattle, she lives with Lucky, her spunky Yorkshire terrier, in a modest house in the Central District, a few blocks from Garfield High School, her alma mater. Here to help: This super volunteer has spent a lifetime making a difference 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z He wants the team to remain viewed as a “spunky, out-of-the-box’’ organization despite its maturing status as an elite MLS cornerstone. Reaching MLS Cup final would be a good way for Sounders to show fans they care 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z She was the youngest, a spunky ninth grader. A Mother Tried to Escape Gangs. Bullets Found Her Daughter. 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z Each has become something of an event — and her warm, spunky delivery has given rise to several of the kind of viral-video moments that rarely emerge from Mrs. Clinton’s rallies. Want to Know the Crucial Areas for Clinton? Follow Michelle Obama 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z While the mass of the universe didn't change, it was distributed across a greater number of spunky, small galaxies than the layout we see closer to home. The universe may have 10 times as many galaxies as we thought 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z She came to view herself as a spunky fighter who defied conventions: pregnant at 21, married to a Marine veteran at 22, a law degree at 27. In an immigration court that nearly always says no, a lawyer’s spirit is broken 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z He and other officers brought two sidekicks with them to greet volunteers at the vineyards - Grim, a towering German shepard, and Trapper, a spunky springer spaniel. Volunteers harvest grapes for K-9 program 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Her blunt opening message aside, the spunky Richardson isn’t all fire and brimstone. Australian native interns with Ohio school’s football team 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z The Beacon Hill branch of the Seattle Public Library shows “Zootopia,” the charming animated film that follows a spunky bunny cop and a cunning con-artist fox as they solve a crime, at 5:30 p.m. ‘The Boys of ’36,’ film about UW rowers, plays outdoors 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Its spunky protagonist, Mi-so, struggles to combine long, rigid work hours with child care. Of careers and carers 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Krysta’s teachers describe her as determined, spunky, intelligent and athletic, with a great sense of humor. ‘She’s pretty fearless’ 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Alicia wasn’t spunky, plucky or feisty; she wasn’t visibly wounded, emotionally damaged, fatally self-effacing or popping Valium in the bathroom. How 'The Good Wife' created TV's New Woman 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z He died of kidney failure, McCloskey said, but was "spunky right up to the very end." Pierre, San Francisco's beloved wetsuit-wearing penguin, dies at 33 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, the spunky Colleen is denied the chance to be the classic, empowered "final girl." 'Girl in the Photographs' fails to develop beyond a minor horror film 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Oaxacans practice a spunky form of Catholicism: in some villages, saints who fail to grant favors risk getting slugged by their petitioners. A Liquor for the Farm-to-Table Movement 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z Things turn a little darker when Nancy tries to bulldoze over Strings’ attractive, younger cousin Essie, portrayed as both sweet and spunky by Adelaide Clemens. Review: Chasing the simple life in ‘Hold on to Me Darling’ 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z All that remains now of the energetic, kind and spunky girl is a legacy. Friends and family come out to remember Kate 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z “He wined and dined her and treated her very well,” Mills said, describing Loveless as “very nice” and her sister as an animal-loving summer enthusiast who was “very spunky, feisty and fun.” Sister: Boyfriend held in Mexico death said woman overdosed 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z The female coach called her new team member a “firecracker” — “spunky” and “sassy” and promised to propel her to “new heights.” 'The Voice' recap: Christina Aguilera kisses a girl (and likes it) 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z Over the course of 11 tracks, Dahlia offers listeners a greater glimpse into her life experiences with music that is spunky and organic. Kat Dahlia, turning pain into inspiration 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Their passion for the game helped both Miller and Newton navigate a minefield of bumps, lumps and slumps on their spunky soar to superstardom. Super Bowl 50 features first No. 1 vs. No. 2 draft picks 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z “She was just a spunky, happy person, who just always cared about people,” Antezana said. Woman invited to party killed in restaurant parking lot, family says 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z It’s a sign of his transformation from an old-school manager with a previous reputation for being fiery and uncompromising, to one who more resembles a spunky grandfather with baseball savvy. Collins making all the right moves for Mets in postseason 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z "There is a real universe of sort of spunky creativity that's happening," he added. Jamaican Marlon James's Bob Marley novel wins Man Booker prize 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z But it wasn’t long before Lane found those seven spunky musicians - a few drummers, a drum major and two clarinet players - from this tiny, rural Somerset County school district were game for nearly anything. Little marching bands take on big challenges 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Merida is spunky and good-hearted, but not stupid. 'Once Upon a Time' recap: Emma Swan -- the Dark One -- meets a brave Merida 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z It’s clear more effort went into creating clothes that transfer from the runway to the store without being completely re-designed though: like suit jackets with bomber-style tailoring, spunky patterned silk blouses, and boldly colored sweaters. Milan Fashion Week Recap: Day Two 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Temple's brassiness, her infectious good spirits and spunky optimism enchanted viewers, creating a cult of personality that began in the Great Depression and has never gone away. Shirley Temple memorabilia evokes memories and the magic of movie stars 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z She quickly developed the ability to brighten the collective Internet’s day just by being her spunky self. Now, the the general public collectively “awwws” over pretty much anything she does. 8 times Riley Curry won the Internet 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z More than a month after the surgery, Olivia is a spunky child who enjoys the family “kitty,” jumping off various objects, and her older siblings. Scio toddler recovers from skull surgery 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z With a few more pumps on his pedals, a few more ounces of speed and power, the spunky Slovakian could have won four stages by now. So close yet so far for unlucky Sagan at Tour, second-best again as leader Froome stays cool 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z And when you re-render Mario’s spunky little sprite in the world of Unreal Engine 4, things really kick up a notch. Super Mario Is Back And He's Better Than Ever Powered By Unreal Engine 4 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z In recent years, SpaceX has moved from a spunky start-up with a seemingly outlandish goal of colonizing Mars to disruptive competitor that has remade the rocket launch business. SpaceX founder files with government to provide Internet service from space 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z And my daughter was who she is—vibrant, spunky, and full of life. Ayesha Curry: How to Parent When Your Kid Goes Viral 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Shelley was a loud, spunky teenager, born and raised in Alaska. Anchorage family clings to hope murder will be solved 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z Fortunately, now, “he is a spunky almost 3-year-old,” whose only problems are chronic lung disease and a slight speech delay. Premature Babies May Survive at 22 Weeks if Treated, Study Finds 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Guardado fondly recalled the scrappy, spunky 2002 Twins that reached the American League Championship Series after the franchise was considered for elimination the preceding winter. Clubhouse chemistry in digital age: Winning still cures all 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z Docter said that his daughter, named Elie, was very much like the character in the film: “Very spirited and spunky,” he said. First Look: Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ leaves audience in tears 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Docter said that his daughter, named Elie, was very much like the character in the film: "Very spirited and spunky," he said. First Look: Pixar's 'Inside Out' leaves audience in tears 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Binsted and her colleagues sorted through seven hundred applications, winnowing them to a hundred and fifty serious candidates, many of them fit, well educated, and spunky—younger versions of Binsted. Roommates on Mars 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z Chablis wines are made from chardonnay grapes grown in northeastern France and they are legendary for their spunky minerality. The Charms Of Chablis: A Spunky French Chardonnay 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z But the spunky 5-foot-2 guard made only 7 of 25 shots in the title game as Ohio did everything possible to slow her drives. Ohio wins MAC title, 60-44 over Eastern Michigan 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z You will smile in this spunky way that you think is hot and tell him to f— you anyway. Tiny Beautiful Things 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z They like its democratic values and they like its spunky underdogness. The U.S.-Israel special relationship is in danger 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z The Dodgers manager, at age 53, helped engineer the team's most unusual transaction this winter when he and wife Lori added a loud and spunky infielder named Louis Riley Mattingly. Dodgers' Don Mattingly has father issues this spring 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z For SpaceX, it would cement the once spunky outlier as a legitimate, mainstream player — another coup, after becoming the first commercial company to resupply the space station with a contract worth $1.7 billion. Grounded: Left behind in the contracting race to restore Americans to space 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Very little evidence of Soviet influence remains in Cuba, except the spunky little Russian cars, famous for rattling chassis but sturdy engines. Miami mechanic is Mr Fix-it for Russian cars in Cuba 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z This time, it’s a spunky rendition of Queen Elizabeth II during a baseball match-up between the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners. 5 comedy alternatives to ‘The Interview’ 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z Melissa Page Strange, once spunky and fun-loving, ricocheted among addictions and risky relationships, and died at 34 of an overdose. More Pastors Embrace Talk of Mental Ills 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z In this summer’s surprise hit, “Queen,” Kangana Ranaut is the spunky heroine who embarks on her honeymoon alone after she is jilted the day before her big fat Indian wedding. Bollywood women soar but ask: Where’s the money? 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z Graham was also known as a spunky and outgoing girl with a wry sense of humor. Family, friends and teachers pay tribute to Hannah Graham at memorial service The Blue Jackets are spunky and physical, and they have a gem in center Ryan Johansen, who ranks among league scoring leaders with five goals and 11 points in eight games. Ron Hextall relishes GM role in Philadelphia, sleepless nights and all 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z Sawyer told the newspaper Thursday that her mother was optimistic, spunky and energetic, traits that were useful in working with young children. Diane Sawyer’s mother dies at 94 in Louisville 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z In contrast Siri is supposed to be your spunky personal assistant. With Android 5.0, Google Strikes The Right Balance Between Data And Design 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z They are spunky, rambunctious and often the loudest voices heard in the most profane chants at the police. In Ferguson, protesters and police forced to learn as they go amid continued standoff In a more upbeat example of “The Judge” mirroring his own life, Downey plays father to a spunky daughter in the film. ‘The Judge’ a family affair for Robert Downey Jr. 2014-10-04T04:00:00Z Talk about spunky with a splash of humorous. Can You Smell That? It's Microsoft's Brilliant Stealth Marketing Strategy For 'Destiny' 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z They described their mother as a boisterous, spunky woman with an uncommon knack for engaging with other people and making them feel comfortable. Treatment in U.S. Is Rare Chance to Study Ebola 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z He's a spunky ball of green turf that hopes to get Californians to conserve water as the state struggles through a persistent three-year drought. This 'Lawn Dude' is trying to get Californians to conserve water 2014-08-02T04:00:00Z His digging brought him to Lois Wieland, a spunky woman who has a hard time hearing, but remains sharp in conversation. Bay County woman, 92, recalls past with drawing 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z After weeks of taunts by Elon Musk’s spunky space start-up, the nation’s most established rocket launch company is finally pushing back. ULA chief accuses Elon Musk’s SpaceX of trying to ‘cut corners’ But her family said Ms Van Dyken awoke from surgery "acting like her typical spunky, boisterous, ebullient self". US swimming star injured quad-biking 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z “We’re happy to hear that she escaped and is now in great care. That she is already ‘acting like her typical spunky, boisterous, ebullient self’ shows she’s on a great path. Olympic Swimmer Amy Van Dyken Rouen Severs Spine in ATV Accident 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z Stacey Sargeant plays Cassandra, the spunky housekeeper who can see the future — and do something about it with her voodoo skills. A Review of ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ in Hartford 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z Despite a spirited run to the Stanley Cup Finals, capped by Monday night’s 1-0 win over Montreal, they’ve got more of a cult following – spunky, loyal fans, but only so many of them. The New York Rangers Run To The Stanley Cup Just Isn't The Same As 1994 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z Over several days last year, the spunky, 4-year-old West Highland white terrier grew lethargic and lost more than 10 percent of his weight. Mystery of pet deaths related to jerky treats made in China continues to stump FDA 2014-03-28T14:34:27Z The spunky Alaskan with pink-tinged blond hair is the fastest cross-country skier in the world – and the most decorated U.S. female cross-country skier in history. How Skier Kikkan Randall is Prepping for the Olympics 2014-01-17T18:50:00Z Their spunky punk attitudes perked the faces of long-time fans and newcomers alike and reminded us that The Replacements are an essential band that shouldn’t be forgotten. The Best Gifts for Music Lovers 2013-11-29T10:50:20Z This breakthrough yielded the story of Goldie, a girl inventor who not only loves to build, but is spunky, curious and an accessible role model. Let's Get Girls Interested In Engineering! 2013-10-30T23:12:00Z The new PBS Kids series stars a spunky red-headed girl named Peg who the public broadcaster hopes will help ignite the sort of educational revolution Sesame Street did for children four decades ago. PBS hopes for Internet Hit with ‘Peg + Cat’ - The Washington Post 2013-10-08T00:26:31Z Perhaps Burke’s comments lulled teams into complacency, seeing as that spunky U.S. squad ultimately captured the silver medal in Vancouver. A new approach marks USA Hockey tryouts ahead of 2014 Games 2013-08-27T00:44:04Z Mr. Charlap, the spunky host, is retired from a lengthy and formidable career as a music contractor — the person who pulls together musicians for movies, theater productions and the like — and copyist. An Ageless Music Man and His Makeshift Ensemble 2013-07-12T22:00:13Z I just thought about staying light and spunky through the first 50. Lochte settles for second, Vollmer wins butterfly 2013-06-28T03:10:16Z To her fans, she is a spunky, likable woman who cooks simple dishes that are easy to love. Paula Deen’s Words Ripple Among Southern Chefs 2013-06-25T21:22:35Z Feedly, a spunky upstart, is gaining traction as an alternative to Reader on mobile platforms. Microsoft is still trying to field a viable mobile strategy and interest people in its news platform, MSN. Facebook's Foray Into Mobile News Aims At Yahoo's Turf 2013-06-25T13:02:00Z Starting with two selectable characters, the player can attempt missions assigned by the spunky radio operator of the survivor encampment they have fallen in with, or wander freely around the map . State of Decay Review - Dead Cert? (Xbox Live Arcade) 2013-06-14T15:05:00Z They were not manhandled by a spunky team that sensed an opening. Leading Off: The Bruins’ Chaos Theory 2013-05-24T14:48:14Z Featuring spunky, endearing kids, they’re cute, largely unscripted and a little irreverent. Behind The Brand: AT&T Mobility's 'Not Complicated' Marketing Strategy 2013-05-16T18:17:05Z A game called Chuck the Muck featuring a "spunky little blob"? 20 best Android apps this week 2013-05-13T10:15:10Z He was spunky and energetic and very bright. Alabama officials probe fallen airport sign that killed boy 2013-03-25T22:36:11Z Holding the iPad in landscape mode and scrolling a few pages in, I am greeted with sharp, spunky images: a virus, a cricket, the globe. Born Again Textbooks 2013-01-31T14:15:05.437Z The two programs certainly have similarities, including the zippy pace and spunky soundtrack. Doonya body good: The D.C.-born Bollywood-style dance class takes off 2013-01-22T15:15:00Z Gabby Douglas, the spunky, fresh-faced gymnast once held back by self-doubt, was not supposed to win the gold medal in the all-around at the 2012 London Olympics. 2012: A Look Back at the Year in Sports and Beyond 2012-12-30T22:59:44Z One borough away, the Nets are not feeling so spunky after blowing a 22-point lead in their shiny new arena to the almost forgotten Timberwolves. Leading Off: Andy Reid’s Eagles Are in Disarray — Leading Off 2012-11-06T16:05:00Z They could have brought out the true, scrappy, resourceful, spunky, every-hop-goes-our way quality that the Giants used to captivate baseball fans in their postseason run. Leading Off: Giants’ Little Engines Lead the Way — Leading Off 2012-10-29T18:03:18Z The victory staved off disaster for the defending champs, and held off the future, writes Bernie Miklasz in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, in the form of the young and spunky Nationals. Leading Off: Chiefs Fans Cheer an Injury to the Quarterback — Leading Off 2012-10-09T13:55:58Z Their dynamic most resembles that of an affable uncle and a spunky niece. Building a Brand: Max Eisenbud, Maria Sharapova’s Agent, Builds Her Brand 2012-08-26T17:18:03Z The bond between O'Neill and the spunky girl formed quickly as they chatted about horses. Frail girl meets trainer before Ky. Derby win 2012-05-10T18:28:14Z Mr. Forschein, with his smart suit, good grooming and hygiene, and all that spunky ambition and idealism, is the oddball here. Character Study: Scott Forschein, the Terrier of Brooklyn Traffic Court 2012-02-04T05:26:17Z Instead, the Giants were scrappy and resourceful and spunky and every hop went their way, but the Tigers stood there with bats on their shoulders. Leading Off: Giants’ Little Engines Lead the Way — Leading Off 2012-10-29T18:03:18Z Crawford hasn’t annoyed anyone through the first five days of camp, with his spunky attitude and cockiness raising the intensity level during scrimmages. Wizards? Jordan Crawford talks a big game, always tries to back it up 2011-12-13T23:29:00Z A spunky new one would make the old ones go. Louisa May Alcott : Her Life, Letters, and Journals 2011-11-20T03:00:14.840Z "Why don't you make those fellows give you water, then?" demanded the spunky George. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z "It is what it is," said Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, whose spunky Wildcats are off to their best start since 2000 despite getting out-gained just about every time they step on the field. Big 12 sporting trio of unbeatens at midway mark 2011-10-17T19:44:50Z “It is what it is,” said Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, whose spunky Wildcats are off to their best start since 2000 despite getting out-gained just about every time they step on the field. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas State gives Big 12 more unbeaten teams than any other league 2011-10-17T19:11:33Z "If the snake wasn't spunky, women would use it for petticoat strings." Concerning Lafcadio Hearn With a Bibliography by Laura Stedman 2011-07-20T02:00:12.413Z The horse stayed her spunky self despite painful skin grafts and the discomfort of daily wound care. Severely hurt in barn fire, Pa. horse?s inspiring recovery offers hope to human burn survivors 2011-07-19T10:31:07Z You don’t know how many things we can do without the help of men, especially when one of us is as powerful as Katy and one as spunky as Billie.” Molly Brown's College Friends 2011-07-16T02:00:15.700Z “This isn’t a servants’ agency, you know, Miss Porter,” answered the spunky Madeleine. Molly Brown's Junior Days 2011-07-14T02:00:11.180Z Didn't she sound spunky and at the same time respectful. Tripping with the Tucker Twins 2011-07-10T02:00:21.613Z "He certainly is spunky," one of the crowd ventured to mutter, as he shivered and watched. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z It started with the spunky South African, who had only been talked about this week over his profanity-filled argument with Sean O'Hair last week in New Orleans that could lead to a suspension. Glover wins for 1st time since '09 US Open 2011-05-08T22:56:54Z Not so unusual is that it involved Sabbatini, a spunky South African with six career wins. Sources: Sabbatini in trouble with tour 2011-05-04T21:14:25Z She is real spunky about it, though, and doesn't say a word about how humiliating it must be to have to sit in a class with children of twelve and even younger. At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-04T02:00:13.920Z The narrator of “The Pull of Gravity” is a thoughtful boy, Nick Gardner, almost 15, who goes on a long bus trip with the spunky Jaycee to fulfill the dying wish of their friend Scooter. | Long Island: To Sell First Novel, Putting That Marketing Degree to Use 2011-05-01T00:35:04Z "Say, but you're a spunky chap!" remarked Dewey, eying Mark with an admiring expression. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The episode highlighted the spunky role English-language newspapers play in many Eastern European capitals, particularly in countries with repressive policies toward publications in the local language. English-Language Press Flexing Its Muscles in Eastern Europe 2011-04-25T02:01:44Z He'd be able to watch the spunky little fellow closely if he put him in one. Swamp Cat 2011-03-06T03:00:20.453Z As a spunky teenager, he annoyed older players at Bishop McDevitt High School. An Eagle Grabs a Sliver in a Crowded Spotlight 2011-01-08T20:30:19Z JoePa is pleased with the play of spunky sophomore quarterback Matt McGloin, who has thrown 10 touchdown passes in the last four games. Predictions 101: Get your bowl picks here 2010-11-27T21:19:04Z Without Bowe, the Chiefs are a spunky last-place team with a good running game. Tanier: Forget about Brady, Vick for a moment 2010-12-07T08:45:00Z A variety of books were offered, ranging from those about celebrities like Britney Spears and “The Rock” to stories of fictional characters like the spunky troublemaker Junie B. Jones. Summer Must-Read for Kids? Any Book 2010-08-02T21:28:00Z A spunky septuagenarian with a twinkle in his eye, Mr. Chaumard likes riding his Harley-Davidson Road King Classic to explore Morocco. Being a Paying Guest of the King 2010-07-23T22:59:00Z There are some real nerves in Detroit, where the Red Wings were outplayed by the spunky Coyotes, writes Michael Rosenberg of The Detroit Free Press, and find themselves down, 2-1. Leading Off: The Snake-Bit Sharks 2010-04-19T16:36:00Z The contentious ending seemed oddly fitting for a strange, spunky game. Midwest: Michigan State 70, New Mexico State 67: Michigan State Wins War of Words Against New Mexico State 2010-03-20T04:17:00Z His biggest critic, Aydin Dogan, a businessman and publisher, was slapped with a giant fine last year, and journalists who work for his newspapers say spunky criticism is dead. News Analysis: Army Ebbs, and Power Realigns in Turkey 2010-03-02T04:00:00Z She could forget neither a favor nor an injury, and it was not surprising that the children with whom she came in contact should often say that she was “a spunky little thing.” Zula Mebbe it would be well to have a hold of some kind on 'em," said the chief, after thinking the matter over, "'cause they're spunky fellers, an' can't be easy scared. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Number Eleven crowed repeatedly and often spunkily after the roosters had been killed, never while they were alive. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 She felt as if she were tumbling 85 backward already, the daring essence of her, to break her too spunky backbone among those glowing pine-dwarfs far beneath. Pemrose Lorry, Camp Fire Girl One of the spunky Governor’s organs had replied with acerbity, not only defending the Governor, but striking at the Secretary himself, to whom the authorship was ascribed. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital But even if she was spunky, I did love her, and I would give almost anything to see her again. Zula I never seen a more spunky woman, and that's the kind I like. Mystery Ranch “None yer business,” said Little Brother, as spunky as Belgium before the Kaiser. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards "You needn't," she came back at me—spunky little thing. The Million-Dollar Suitcase It belongs to such a hardy, spunky, unconquerable tree, and to such a numerous and useful family. Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose Why I didn’t love you when you were such a spunky little kid, tramping around peddling fish and rabbits and blackberries, I don’t know. The Comings of Cousin Ann Wallace became very much interested in this spunky Lindsay girl. In Orchard Glen Now you look like a spunky young lady. Virginia of Elk Creek Valley “For a little one,” he murmured, looking down into her eyes, “you’re some spunky fighter, believe me!” Shoe-Bar Stratton Come, Jem, let’s leave the spunky little gentleman and his friend, Madge, to themselves. Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him When Christopher told his wife of the decision about the house, the answering remark, made approvingly, was, 'That's a spunky little girl!' A Red Wallflower Hitherto she had been fond of spunky little Mary Wilson. Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall Well, when a boy's Pa tells him to never you mind, and looks spunky, my experience is that a boy wants to go right away from there, and I went down street. Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa 1883 But not at all; the Vervet’s green, And very cross and spunky; In fact, it’s plainly to be seen The Vervet’s just a monkey! Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17) Fun and Thought for Little Folk “Is that spunky little Canada thistle you call Charlie in the house?” inquired Mr. Sherwood. Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him This was more than Dock could stand, and he levelled a blow at the spunky assailant, which was parried. Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World He rather admired the spunky little lady who dared to express her opinion so freely. Elizabeth Hobart at Exeter Hall But still it looked spunky, and happy, and well contented, and seemed quite able to take care of itself. Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner She was spunky as a widow of thirty can be. Incidents of the War: Humorous, Pathetic, and Descriptive And it was a spunky thing to do.... Fair Harbor "The commodore is spunky," laughed Bob, who was always good-natured, whatever happened. Breaking Away or The Fortunes of a Student "You are a spunky fellow, Tom," sneered Frank. Little By Little or, The Cruise of the Flyaway “Whatever else you may be, you certainly are spunky,” remarked Maya. The Adventures of Maya the Bee Pa was the red-mad kind, you see; so hot and spunky you couldn't do nothing but run from it. Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls Jim threw himself astride the spunky little broncho and was off like a flash. Second Book of Tales "Pitch the sheriff overboard," replied the spunky speaker. Breaking Away or The Fortunes of a Student A weak man, a wavering, irresolute man, may be "spunky" upon occasion, he may be "plucky" in an emergency; but pure "grit" is a part of the very character of strong men alone. Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power My, but she was spunky and was bound not to die, and I fought for her all I could. A Little Girl in Old Salem I think you girls are a spunky pair. Molly Brown's Orchard Home A little on the strawbary-blonde, but not too much red in her hair, an' yet spunky as a badger when yeh teased her. The Spinner's Book of Fiction He was such a spunky chap that we kept him locked up. The Outdoor Girls in Florida Or, Wintering in the Sunny South He's a spunky little chap, and it was a good chance to tell him, and the other kids, what not to do at a fire. Sunny Boy and His Playmates I'm just ashamed of myself that I got spunky about such a little thing, I wish Philip would come. Divers Women "Yes, do what you like with them," the Captain replied, "but be careful, don't do anything dangerous, you are such a spunky little fire-brand, that I can't help worrying." Lucia Rudini Somewhere in Italy I am old enough to be your grandmother, but if you have quarreled with any one, don't be too spunky now about making up. 'Way Down East A Romance of New England Life She found she couldn't see to read either print or writing, but Alice is a spunky girl, and she wouldn't give in, even then. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life One loves for kisses and for hugs and the rest; A spunky fellow,—that's the thing to love. Emblems Of Love I like a spunky woman, and I hate him. The Baronet's Bride Just feeling sort of spunky about it—just wanting to show some one that time is nothing to you—what's the hurry? An American Idyll The Life of Carleton H. Parker I think it has been spunkily fascinating of you to come and live by yourself in this old barn. The Tinder-Box He yelled at her, and seemed really put out, and she was as spunky as any girl we ever saw. Peck's Compendium of Fun Oh, Ruth, I love that little bird-box, spite of all its spunky beliefs and twittering complacencies. Bylow Hill I do admire spunky girls—I do, by jingo! The Baronet's Bride Besides all these, we encountered Killers and Thrashers, by far the most spirited and "spunky" of the finny tribes. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. I But we were both so spunky I don't believe we ever would have made up in the wide world if it hadn't been for Mr. Falconer. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 100, April, 1876 That only increased the opposition, and in a short time the spunky young man was compelled to resign his charge. The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights "I'll be shot if he isn't a spunky fellow!" said Sneak. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described I think Greg’s arm must have stopped hurting quite so badly, or else he was being tremendously spunky, because we talked a lot and I told him that Father would come for us pretty soon. Us and the Bottleman He became a sober man, and it was afterward a current pleasantry among the "boys" that he was converted by the use of the carnal weapon wielded by that spunky parson. California Sketches, Second Series Boys, here's to spunky little South Carolina; may she go in and win! Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession Gladys and Johnnie were busy at the electrifying machine, and with a rustling and crackling noise the "spunky little flashes," as Swan called them, kept leaping from one leaden knob to another. Fated to Be Free Our boys are two spunky little toads who need, or will need, all our energies to bring up. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss Oh, she was a very nice girl; something about the way she held her head made Wesley think of his spunky little riding mare, Teeny. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1921 But improve conditions, whether by law or otherwise, and you will have a more independent "spunky" child, a better prospect of having him, when grown up, a more wholesomely natural rebel. The Trade Union Woman "He's rather spunky, the master is," said Ben, who, toady as he was, understood the character of Mr. Stone considerably better than Godfrey did. Only an Irish Boy Andy Burke's Fortunes Sometimes I don't mind my mother and I get spunky. Pathology of Lying, accusation, and swindling: a study in forensic psychology Bless your spunky little heart, of course you have! Miss Billy — Married "Oh, there's no denying you're a spunky little bunch, you Czechs," he called back over his shoulder. O Pioneers! In the beginning of brooding, the spunky little homesteader had clung heroically to the wire when he was almost paralyzed with fright. Freckles And when she set her little foot on the accelerator the car had jumped off spunkily, and their two heads had jerked back like marionettes worked by a single string. The Beautiful and Damned An' he's as spunky as you please, an' don't like dogs at all.— Riley Child-Rhymes In the grand style, 'Mrs. Dowey, you queer carl, you spunky tiddy, have I your permission to ask you the most important question a neglected orphan can ask of an old lady?' Echoes of the War Each one aspires to be a spunky little tree by herself. Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings But the spunky light didn't die out of Hawkins' eye. Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures Immediately and rather spunkily she had borne him a son and, as if completely devitalized by the magnificence of this performance, she had thenceforth effaced herself within the shadowy dimensions of the nursery. The Beautiful and Damned Nay, but if you are so spunky to say 'no' to your betters, 'tis time you went. The Duke of Stockbridge I have known men to be put in jail for what they call interfering with an officer when the officer could not do just what he wanted to with some spunky citizen. The Motor Girls on Cedar Lake Or the Hermit of Fern Island She has always kept up these spunky letters to me, and said she was happy, and all that—she liked to live here, she said. The Black Creek Stopping-House She was small, active, entertaining, clever, and "spunky," as the New-Englanders would have said; indeed, she had a rousing temper, on occasion. Hawthorne and His Circle Then Miss McGracken looked up and spoke to him: "Still a spunky old piece, isn't she?" Tales of the Jazz Age And Sir Norman said, 'If I had a monkey I'd put it on yours, for he looks so spunky.' Right Royal A detective picked Asa up and prepared to follow, but that young man stiffened, the way a spunky boy sometimes does, and slid through the man's arms. The Boy Scouts on a Submarine "My, but ain't our little boy spunky!" called the fellow in derision. The Pony Rider Boys in Montana Or, the Mystery of the Old Custer Trail Won't you be as spunky and independent as he is, and give him his head for six months more? Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley I used to hear him say many a time, long ago when he was a young fellow 'Give me a spunky woman—spunk for me every time.' Rainbow Valley "I don't have to be an old maid," she snapped spunkily. Miss Minerva and William Green Hill "When I heard about you, Miss Fielding, I knew you were a spunky one," he said. Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill Or, Jasper Parloe's Secret If I wasn't so spunky and ugly, I'd pray every night that God would make you see again. Darkness and Daylight It was like Jonah and the whale, except the swallowing, which spunky Tommy promised should be his office, if the Federal Government didn't toe the mark. Manuel Pereira "Tell me what you want copied! tell me, sir, or I will shake your interiors out of you-" The boy was small, but spunky. Town and Country; or, life at home and abroad, without and within us I wouldn't let no old spunky Miss Minerva get the best of me that 'way. Miss Minerva and William Green Hill They looked crooked at him, and just because he'd once been spunky enough to try his luck overseas. Australia Felix Nice, spunky chap; I'd like to have had him aboard a vessel of mine. Cap'n Eri All the way there he chuckled as he thought of the spunky way in which Jenny and Mr. Wren had stood up for their rights. The Burgess Bird Book for Children But, as the Captain said afterwards, he was "spunky" and rose again, incoherent with rage. Cap'n Eri |
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