adversity
Example Sentences
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"You talk about a total team effort when we hit adversity," Knicks coach Mike Brown said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Themes may emerge: how you beat back adversity, sacrificed for others or discovered new ways to love.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A man who inspired millions through his unquenchable spirit in the face of unbelievable adversity.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Social media is full of the kinds of existential dread you’d expect from those unaccustomed to such adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
It was firm in adversity, especially the well-designed addition, which showed no cracks at all.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
Vocabulary lists containing adversity
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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100 Top "SAT" Words
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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