adversity
Example Sentences
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His greatness stems from his ability to fight through adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
They faced their first adversity of the tournament during Sunday’s win over Duke when they trailed at the half, and now they’ll get a true test against the Longhorns.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Experiences such as emotional neglect and other forms of adversity can significantly influence a child's development.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
Celtic have kept themselves in the hunt despite injuries to key players this season and Allan believes that adversity will have built strength in the Parkhead camp.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Otherwise, he will have no support in times of adversity.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
