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She played with skill and verve.
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That momentum was not felt early on, as neither the crowd – many wearing 49ers jerseys and celebrating the team’s playoff victory – nor the players had much verve to begin.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Reisman's verve and competitive spirit, for example, mirror Marty's relentless drive.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Sharing the pitch and the ball with Fernandes has done little to impede his attacking verve.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Obama is continuing her marathon of stylish looks—entering the festive holiday season with verve and sparkle.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Reisman's verve and competitive spirit, for example, mirror Marty's relentless drive.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Sharing the pitch and the ball with Fernandes has done little to impede his attacking verve.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Obama is continuing her marathon of stylish looks—entering the festive holiday season with verve and sparkle.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Verve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verve. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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verve
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: lively enthusiasm
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