: having a vigorously sturdy constitution
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
—Hoda Mallone, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Nick Miller, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
Meanwhile, structural steel beams and posts as well as hurricane strapping were likely utilized, which Zasada likens to a corset's boning channels and lacing, respectively.
—Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
The most strapping pushback against MAGAland by Harris since Trump was sworn back in as POTUS, tonight’s fighting words are not the first time the ex-Veep has spoken out the past 100 days.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
—Hoda Mallone, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti tried to manage Bellingham’s game time, giving him the odd week off here and there, but even when he was left on the bench at times, Ancelotti put up the Jude signal, pressing him into action — shoulder strapping and all.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
Meanwhile, structural steel beams and posts as well as hurricane strapping were likely utilized, which Zasada likens to a corset's boning channels and lacing, respectively.
—Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2023
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strapping. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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