as in toughness
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Noun
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In the meantime, the return of oyster plantings mere feet from the Key Bridge wreckage is a welcome symbol of the city’s toughness, Fiala said.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025 -
The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Moore showed his ability to see the holes up front and also his toughness.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Get together with your planning team and review each person’s strengths and weaknesses.—
Denis Sinelnikov,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Over time, this mindset builds creative stamina and psychological safety, both critical for navigating complex roles.—
Rob Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The actors were so committed and had such dramatic stamina.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a cleanliness to it, too, almost like a soapiness that helps reset the senses and relax the nerves like a long shower after a stressful day.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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The metro areas each received a score across these seven criteria, which were then formed into a final grade reflecting its overall environmental cleanliness and public health standards to establish their rankings.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Among many independent political analysts, though, Biden's defeat seemed all but guaranteed, given voters' alarm about inflation and immigration as well as concern about his vigor.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Following a time of recuperation, Pallister is ready to channel her vigor into this new label.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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In this way, NATO can be seen as the insurance policy that underwrites the strength and vitality of the American economy.—
John Deni,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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His fireplug vitality surrendered only to his untamed playing, boogie feel and volumes upon volumes of mesmerizing riffs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Unhealthy gums develop from poor oral hygiene and lifestyle habits, causing bacteria and plaque buildup.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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This is the work of healing behind the curtain: spiritual hygiene, emotional clarity, and forgiveness.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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“Ruggedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruggedness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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