adversity
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My friend Dave Blake turned adversity into limitless opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
After two straight losses, Matthew Stafford and the Rams showcase their potential and overcome adversity in a 35-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“When adversity hits and the finger-pointing begins, it’s your chemistry that saves you,” Mission Viejo coach Chad Johnson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
They were hit with a bit of adversity and they were bowled over by it.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
It was firm in adversity, especially the well-designed addition, which showed no cracks at all.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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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
Along with everyone else, he had received his own bound and illustrated tale of love, adversities overcome, reunion and a wedding.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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