adversity

Example Sentences

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It was a wasteland of corporate buzzwords, 4 a.m. wake-up routines and stories about overcoming workplace adversity with a little something called grit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Daniel and Melody faced adversity as they were starting their family, with Melody only 16 when she delivered their first daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

But if Searle is the underdog against the teenage prodigy, then he at least has a history of triumphing over adversity.

From BBC

"I think people are really intrigued by his expeditions and how he managed to keep going in the face of adversity."

From BBC

DeBoer said Simpson’s ability to cope with adversity throughout the season helped Alabama as it prepares for for the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times