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Putin is admired for his macho and brutal toughness, but Orban is the domestic role model.
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Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Stafford, 36, displayed resilience and toughness during 12 seasons in Detroit and three-plus with the Rams.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Super speedy folks may need to make a few adjustments, and yep, using one might require a bit more mental toughness than loping through a scenic park or by a waterfront vista.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Memphis’ 3-point shooting and toughness are legit Hardaway’s team entered Monday as the nation’s third-best 3-point shooting team, hitting 45.9 percent of its triples during its 4-0 start.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Stafford, 36, displayed resilience and toughness during 12 seasons in Detroit and three-plus with the Rams.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Super speedy folks may need to make a few adjustments, and yep, using one might require a bit more mental toughness than loping through a scenic park or by a waterfront vista.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Memphis’ 3-point shooting and toughness are legit Hardaway’s team entered Monday as the nation’s third-best 3-point shooting team, hitting 45.9 percent of its triples during its 4-0 start.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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