adversity
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“However, supporting student-athletes and their growth during a time of adversity is strength. Being bitter doesn’t make you better and this should not be mistaken for weakness or agreement.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
This brain region contains neurons that produce dopamine, a chemical messenger involved in processing important experiences, including rewards and adversity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Many of the great sports stories involve overcoming adversity, and Steiner has become a great sports story, which is still being written.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
While Trump may be grappling with – and, at times denying - recent adversity, that will be ultimate measure of his political fate.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
A person to be relied upon in adversity.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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"We wish Feliks to get stronger as soon as possible, survive all the adversities, conquer his territory and leave descendants," said Milan Ružić, executive director of the BPSSS.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“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
Individuals who experienced two adulthood adversities had a 24 percent higher chance of depression, while also experiencing a three percent cognitive decline later in life.
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
After the movie, we listened to a panel of successful people who had overcome adversities.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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