as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
a hard-bitten Apache chief who could endure the scorching heat of the Arizona desert
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Recent Examples of hard-bitten
But the sentiments are the razors in the apples: hard-bitten, painful, wise from disappointment, and braced for the next crisis.
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Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Alaska has devolved into a colony of big oil, and its politics have become so closed, hard-bitten, and strident.
—Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2015
Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Alaska has devolved into a colony of big oil, and its politics have become so closed, hard-bitten, and strident.
—Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-bitten
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The finish of this stylish little drive is incredibly sturdy and the overall package is small enough to slip into a pocket.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Chords have cultural identities attached to them: major triads are bright, minor triads are gloomy, perfect fifths are sturdy, tritones and semitones are unsettling.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Volvo leans heavily into its Swedish roots, building hardy machines that can withstand brutal winters in its home country.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the garden, winterberry is hardy in a wider range than its evergreen cousin, from Zones 3-9.Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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Despite its modernity, Greenland retains a rugged charm.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Helly Hansen Men's Cascade Low HT Waterproof Hiking Shoe Yet another example of a shoe that meets podiatric criteria, the Helly Hansen Cascade Low HT Hiking Shoe is waterproof and designed to handle rugged conditions.Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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The clients’ storefronts are positioned to succeed in a sometimes tough marketplace by focusing on exclusivity and quality.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a time when people approach political, social and economic issues with a different set of information and fake news is rampant, the best way to do that is to approach tough conversations with stories rather than facts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Men who, following diagnosis, increased their physical activity to three or more hours per week of vigorous activity enjoyed lower risk of death from the disease than those who reduced their vigorous physical activity following diagnosis, research has found.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The after-effect is vigorous regrowth, helping bring in pollinators and other wildlife.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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Legend’s key to the upset is leaning on its stout defense to limit Cherry Creek’s time of possession.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ford has been a stout and disruptive presence on the interior since the very first game of the season, a 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Scoop City Newsletter Free, daily NFL updates direct to your inbox.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Hard-bitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-bitten. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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