mettle

Example Sentences

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While that may be unfashionable in today’s world of prediction markets, cryptocurrencies, and highflying artificial-intelligence bets, Vanguard Wellington has long proven its mettle and is likely to keep doing so.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the end we see that this has been not a joke but a test, as in a fairy tale, in which the hero proves his mettle and gets his rewards: love and riches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Six Nations debutant Murray then sniped over for Ireland's bonus score, but the home side's mettle was tested again when Darge capped an excellent Scotland attack to bring the visitors back to within five points.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Under the direction of a game master, players confront a series of scenarios testing their managerial mettle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

This was part of the process, we understood—a test to see who had the mettle to hold up as both a leader and a symbol for the country itself.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama