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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Alaska has devolved into a colony of big oil, and its politics have become so closed, hard-bitten, and strident.
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Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2015
Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2015
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Some of the main selling points include the sturdy zipper that didn’t snag once during testing and the 600-fill down for its insulated warmth.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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The problem is, my sturdy 1-inch pruners are bulky in my pocket and tiring to use.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Overwintering Chocolate Cosmos Chocolate cosmos are reliably winter hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, where plants die back to the ground in fall and regrow the following spring.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
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In my experience, hardy nursery products, such as oaks, maples and flowering dogwoods, tend to sell out quickly during this season due to buyers' confidence in these plants' survival and growth potential.Tammy Sons, Forbes, 1 Nov. 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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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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With much of its rugged terrain a hindrance to agriculture, mercenaries became a primary export.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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The course reversal with the closure of the Los Angeles office followed a review of the Sister board that examined the tough market conditions that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, double Hollywood strikes and the ongoing industry contraction.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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Among voters in this year’s South Carolina Republican primary, AP VoteCast found that close to two-thirds of military veterans and people in veteran households voted for Trump over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Trump’s toughest opponent in the 2024 Republican primary.Dan Merica, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day might help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Officials employ vigorous protocols to ensure the secure transportation of ballots from polling places to election offices after polls close.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Defense is stout, but not the same without Surtain II.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
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Poona Ford anchors a suddenly stout defensive line that gives up just 94 yards rushing a game.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Hard-bitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-bitten. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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