as in toughness
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Noun
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In the game against Houston, a team known for its toughness and offensive rebounding, Chinyelu’s ability to absorb contact, box out relentlessly, and contest shots without fouling proved essential.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
He’s had a handful of injuries, but there’s a toughness to his game, and you guys will like him.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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So, in a different situation our strengths might be perceived as problematic.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dwyer has the speed to take the top off of defenses, but his hand strength has also been impressive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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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
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People, not only Blacks and the downtrodden, prayed for his stamina.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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That is not about cleanliness; that is about respect, or in this case, a lack of it.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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An entire division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that oversees the cleanliness of cruise ships was apparently let go, as were staff managing the CDC’s Freedom of Information Act requests.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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The fan who caught Flores’ home run ball threw it back on the field with such vigor that the ball ended up in the infield, rolling past Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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April 12: The Full Moon in Libra brings balance back into our lives through partnerships. April 12: Venus turns direct, allowing our romantic feelings to flow. April 16: Mercury moves into Aries again, combining vigor and gusto to our words.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That absurd seriousness about such a ridiculous world is part of the vitality of the comedy.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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Like the film, the new adaptation uses the same archival footage of McCarthy and others from committee hearings and interviews, but what worked well for the multiplex lacks the same vitality in person.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Keep It Clean Governance plans, operational readiness and corporate hygiene were also top-of-mind for investors at this year’s conference.—
Niven R. Narain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Good sleep hygiene: A regular sleep schedule and a relaxing bedtime routine can promote good quality sleep.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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