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Example sentences for: spirited

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The spirited pursuit of the unknown—so long a defining quality of medicine—now seems seriously endangered.
The NYT reports that the "spirited contests" between candidates isn't enough to spark much enthusiasm for the old-fashioned exercise in democracy: though presidential hopefuls have stumped tirelessly throughout the state (save John McCain, who is skipping Iowa to concentrate on next week's primary in New Hampshire), only one-ninth of registered voters are expected to turn out Monday night to stand up and nominate their candidates.
The film's own mild flirtation with mystery comes in the final scene: A year after Kaufman's funeral, Tony Clifton performs in a club, doing a rather spirited rendition of--what else--"I Will Survive."
Each urges you to shake free of the tired mainstream and embrace a more spirited tradition.
In warm weather months, their spirited 4-piece orchestras play everything from “Moon River” to polkas and Neapolitan love songs.