fortitude
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As Li’s novel makes clear, to be young and ambitious in 18th century Europe meant having the fortitude to dream forbidden dreams, against all odds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Across the train tracks, past feed and hardware stores, Yvette Mannon summed up Nebraskans' resilience and fortitude.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
It often requires tremendous mental and emotional fortitude at a time when they are simply trying to get well.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
But an investor who is relying on the stock market to build wealth needs the psychological fortitude to keep putting money into the market, even during a downturn, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
I liked Jill, Joe’s wife, right away, admiring her gentle fortitude and her work ethic.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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