intestinal fortitude

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Recent Examples of intestinal fortitude Launching an untested project requires not just intestinal fortitude but investment, and the cost of capital is coming down, said Judy Tu, SVP and senior relationship manager in City National Bank’s entertainment division, citing the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate reduction. Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024 Having the intestinal fortitude to fight on no matter the circumstances is what builds champions. Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2023 To a certain — albeit unquantifiable — extent, the perception that the Fed will have the intestinal fortitude to inflict pain on the economy in pursuit of its mandate is as important as the reality. Martha C. White, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 Faced with the prospect of going home and missing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in the Little League Intermediate World Series, the team showed tremendous resolve and intestinal fortitude. Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022 Watching Ric Flair do business in the squared circle is worth the price of admission, subscription, one-time pay-per-view fee, or any other means of watching athletic displays of intestinal fortitude. Matt Caputo, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2022 It’s that cause that gives you that intestinal fortitude to prevail. Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2021 Batch 2, the latest release from under-the-radar Speyside producer The BenRiach, is a single malt Scotch whisky that will test the intestinal fortitude of the heartiest hooch drinkers. Dan Dunn, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2021 Broadcasters John McEnroe and Piers Morgan raised the question of her intestinal fortitude. Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intestinal fortitude
Noun
  • This is the untold origin of a revolution—where faith is tested, courage is forged, and the forces of darkness fight to extinguish the light.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
  • After 20 years, the Big Bang remains a symbol of modernity and creative courage.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Youth in the program learn to leverage the discipline and skill development from boxing and apply it to their daily lives to combat trauma and build mental fortitude.
    Lydia T. Blanco, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • What appears to be luck is actually a demonstration of skill: strong endgame coaching, say, or general mental fortitude.
    Tyler Foggatt, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • President Barack Obama later honored him for his heroism.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Now a captain with that San Jose Fire Department, Condren will join other firefighters Saturday in Sacramento to offer those interested in becoming firefighters a glimpse into their profession, a chance to test their stamina on an agility course and an opportunity to check out equipment.
    Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • People, not only Blacks and the downtrodden, prayed for his stamina.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The ceremony honored eight recipients from around the world for acts of bravery, activism, perseverance and more.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Neutral, natural fibers like jute and rattan temper the playful hue.
    Laura Fenton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Carrots are a good source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene), fiber, magnesium and potassium, and are low in calories and fat – all nutritional properties that contribute to overall health.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And don’t blink —Auburn and Michigan are set to light up the arena in a battle of athleticism and grit.
    Tobias Bass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.
    Vinesh Sukumaran, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Intestinal fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intestinal%20fortitude. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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