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adversity

[ad-vur-si-tee] / ædˈvɜr sɪ ti /


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“Ryan’s always faced adversity with a strong mind,” Rachel said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Themes may emerge: how you beat back adversity, sacrificed for others or discovered new ways to love.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

With the average tenure of Premier League managers getting shorter, it is no surprise that adversity leads to questions about their futures.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

They faced their first adversity of the tournament during Sunday’s win over Duke when they trailed at the half, and now they’ll get a true test against the Longhorns.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Courage, Prudence, Aggressiveness, Loyalty to 4B, Charity, Faith, an ability to overcome adversity, and Hope.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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