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adversity

[ad-vur-si-tee] / ædˈvɜr sɪ ti /


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Responding to his case being dropped, Koroma noted his "enduring conviction that peace, justice and reconciliation must always triumph over adversity".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

They had to deal with adversity and their big player stood up and that will give them big confidence.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

It reflects "humanity's ability to overcome challenges and adversity through hard work, collaboration and empathy".

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

If questions about his presence on the team have left him feeling slighted, Freeman says he’s fueled more by the adversity he has faced than by his recent success.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

“What a long way you have come. Per angusta ad augusta. Through adversity, we march onward to triumph. Remember, Penny, even a narrow and difficult road can lead to a high place.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

“No matter all the adversities we face, the thing about my dad is that he’s always stayed true to himself and who he is,” says Joel.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

The judge added that Mr Fox had tried to "attach blame and discredit" Mr Blake and Mr Seymour during the litigation, and hold them responsible "for a range of his own life's adversities".

From BBC Apr. 25, 2024

All of which help combat these adversities we hinted at in the study.

From Science Daily Mar. 1, 2024

“This is a story of 45 individuals providing a window through which we can observe how they endured major adversities and built a society where compassion and mercy prevailed.”

From Seattle Times Jan. 2, 2024

Berlioz never flinched from reminding whoever would listen of his great troubles and adversities, nor from absorbing those torments in his music, much of which is richly rewarding to listen to.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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