fortitude

Example Sentences

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Mental fortitude has been a problem for Scotland, but not for Glasgow.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

She’s like, “Oh, I have the mental fortitude to withstand this temporary blow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Few, if any, poems exist hailing the fortitude of Roman women like Lucretia and her equivalent in “House of Ashur,” Claudia Black’s Cossutia.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Nonetheless, Hassett’s candidacy has generated misgivings among some former colleagues who question whether he has the temperament for the job and fortitude to stand up to Trump if needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Maybe my mother did see reality in all its shades and colours, and was simply using organized religion to cultivate qualities like patience, resiliency, fortitude, hope and optimism.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane