mettle

Example Sentences

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Fighting talk from his players about the introspection sessions they have put themselves through since the implosions of the autumn were words that were not acted upon when the first test of their mettle arrived.

From BBC

Held once every four years, often in finicky environments, pressurized with all that hype, they’re less a measure of consistency than they are of momentary mettle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Turner said Darnold showed his mettle by directing the game-winning drive against the Rams the last time they visited Lumen Field.

From Los Angeles Times

Calum: Another massive statement from Hearts, answering any lingering questions from critics about their mettle and strength of mentality.

From BBC

He had to show the mettle to come through a vicious blow to the head off Cameron Green when on 27.

From BBC