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fortitude

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


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

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

Trump offered rare praise for the press in the immediate aftermath of the dinner, and praised their decision to go ahead with a re-run as a "sign of strength and fortitude."

From Barron's Jul. 24, 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

And Lena reflects an archetypal American figure central to black culture and pride: the matriarch who, against considerable obstacles, holds together a family and furthers its ambitions through her personal integrity and fortitude.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Archbishop Spellman has a medal for Joey too—the eponymous Spellman Medal, given to those who show great “Christian fortitude and concern for fellow sufferers.”

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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