adversity

The Russian term for such toys—which always spring back to vertical—is also an expression for a tenacious person who powers on despite adversity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

It is a growing strain for a society used to adversity but now stuck in a months-long crisis that has no obvious end in sight.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

But, just as following his devastating loss to Alcaraz in their epic French Open final last year, Sinner has again responded to adversity to stand on the brink of glory.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Prince Harry was a relaxed figure here, showing his respect for the competitors who had overcome so much adversity.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

How resilient is he in the face of adversity?

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

“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

The judge added that Mr Fox had tried to "attach blame and discredit" Mr Blake and Mr Seymour during the litigation, and hold them responsible "for a range of his own life's adversities".

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2024

Information about the genetic predisposition for muscle strength could be used alongside traditional risk assessment in identifying individuals who are at particularly high risk of common diseases and health adversities.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 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

Berlioz never flinched from reminding whoever would listen of his great troubles and adversities, nor from absorbing those torments in his music, much of which is richly rewarding to listen to.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall