Sentence examples for have some spine from inspiring English sources

This report, indicating that Tillerson may have some spine and reaffirming that White House aides are mostly to blame for the ridiculous understaffing at State so far, almost moved Tillerson out of our countdown ― almost.

Speaking separately, Tim Kaine, chairman of the Democratic Party, said Democrats objecting to Obama's tax deal may be showing voters in their districts that they have "some spine" and predicted that the two-year extension of the lowered income tax rates would eventually help Democrats.

The Times ends its endorsement by saying: "We hope he will buckle down in this job". I was hoping against hope that The Times would have some spine, push back against its liberal impulse and at least not endorse either candidate, because God knows you won't endorse a Republican for governor again in my lifetime.

it will then turn around and eat you if it can *Remember the spines...pretty much all catfish have some nasty spines on their side fins; be careful where you grab the fish.

Still, the Tonys are likely to have some of those spine-tingling thrills.

For the first time in about 40 years the Democrats have shown some spine.

She had to have some steel in her spine to do this.

I have some problems with my spine, so even sitting is a problem now".

A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz, on the other hand, has some truly spine-chilling moments leavened by wit and compassion.

The mere fact that you need a pep talk to read the news indicates that you have some semblance of a moral spine, which is worth celebrating these days.

On Monday, William Gross, a co-founder of the bond house Pimco, declared that S.& P. had demonstrated "some spine".