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fortitude

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


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Notably fine work in other roles comes from Thom Sesma, as an officer also implicated in the killing, and Mr. Schley, whose Dawson has a moving gravity and moral fortitude.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Trailing 4-2 in the decider, Fery showed his mental fortitude by breaking straight back and then overcoming what seemed to be cramp to serve out an impressive victory.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 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

Consequently, Aunt Anne stuck courageously to a losing cause for six years, in an unusual display of devotion and fortitude above and beyond the regular call of family duty.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey


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