gumption - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • have: He knew full well that they did not have the gumption to test anything.
  • take: However, it takes some gumption to choose an underachieving local side, because they are nearer home than nearer to the Champions League.
  • lack: He criticized us for ` lacking the gumption ' to find things to do.
  • use: Yes, now it's something new -- Use a little Gumption!

Adjective modifier

  • little: I want to put a little gumption into what we do!

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