rugged

Example Sentences

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At the time, however, the frontier – with its rugged cowboys, miners and railroad men – defined American manhood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The mountainous terrain is rugged and covered by thick bush.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Hundreds of police have pursued Freeman through the region's rugged terrain over the past seven months, pouring resources into one of Australia's largest manhunts.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Eiso Kant, another guest of Huang’s at the opera reception, is a three-time former startup founder who lives outside of Lisbon, Portugal, where he likes to go sailing along the rugged coastline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Towering above the island was a tall, rugged mountain.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown