mettle
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Divisive primaries happen for a reason; they can help parties work out policy disagreements or stress-test candidates’ mettle.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
How long before the mettle of the governing bodies is tested?
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
But in recent years, they have rediscovered their mettle.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Yet history shows that navigating newly public companies can test the mettle of even the most bullish growth investors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
“Never thought any of you had any mettle to show,” he said, attempting to be gruff.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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