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adversity

[ad-vur-si-tee] / ædˈvɜr sɪ ti /


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“We have three teenagers and I had to give them hope and a positive outlook and show them how to deal with adversity.”

From Los Angeles Times

But there was also a "fairly high level of resilience... to wartime adversity".

From Barron's

This is a special BBC award recognising outstanding achievement in the face of adversity.

From BBC

For nearly four decades, Dr. Nestler has remained in that arena, contributing discoveries that continue to shape how the world understands the brain and its response to adversity.

From Science Daily

With insufficient challenges, many students coast near the bottom of their potential without experiencing the adversity that would best prepare them for postgraduate success.

From The Wall Street Journal