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How to pronounce sprightly
“sprightly” pronunciation in real English speech
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“sprightly” in real sentences
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SO YOUNG AND YOUTHFUL AND SPRIGHTLY.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Murdoch's only a sprightly 95.
The 92nd Street Y
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and sprightly, to be fair, for that.
This Morning
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in on that first day, they look very They sprightly and energetic.
The Diary Of A CEO
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