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fortitude

[fawr-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈfɔr tɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /


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Cubans take pride in facing hardship with resilience and ingenuity, but that fortitude comes at a high psychological cost amid the island's latest protracted crisis.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Yet beneath this narrative of journalistic fortitude lies a far more transactional reality that defines modern Washington media.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

Wilde found further inspiration in Araki’s own fortitude, his steadfastness to his ideals and how it sets him apart from many other filmmakers who parlayed early indie cred into payday careerism.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

"So, I really commend the victims in this case for their courage and their fortitude," she told Evening Extra.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

That he was surprised by the connection was evident; he sustained it, however, with fortitude, and so far from going away, turned back with them, and entered into conversation with Mr. Gardiner.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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