adversity
Example Sentences
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During a seminar on family conflict, he suggested that personal responsibility can shape how people respond to adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"You talk about a total team effort when we hit adversity," Knicks coach Mike Brown said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
"While this journey will undoubtedly be challenging, I've always believed in finding meaning through adversity," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Senior Casey Brennan also knew something about overcoming adversity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
A person to be relied upon in adversity.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
Vocabulary lists containing adversity
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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