gutsy
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Yet the same people clung fiercely to their self-image as gutsy investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Like all great players, McIlroy ironed out his swing kinks and sacrificed distance with the driver for a greater accuracy which underpinned a gutsy one-under 71 in Sunday's finale.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Ferreira’s Margot, the new film’s gutsy, likable lead, is a content moderator for a social media site named Kino.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Alcaraz won their most recent clash, at the US Open last year, but Djokovic came out on top at the Australian Open in 2025 with a gutsy four-set quarter-final victory.
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
Matilda liked her because she was gutsy and adventurous.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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