fortitude

Example Sentences

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But it certainly makes him look cowardly that he can’t even muster the fortitude to say it in public, much less to his boss’s face.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Loyalties and fortitude are repeatedly tested in this immersive drama.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Again, Townsend has gone with form and fortitude.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Here is a task for all that a man has of fortitude and delicacy.’”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman