sturdy
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When demand is sturdy, businesses can more easily pass higher fuel costs on to customers, and workers can press for raises to keep up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
A supersizing of the series format, it doesn’t significantly alter the rangy charm of Wilson’s video-captured eccentricities, a sturdy foundation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
For termites, it provides protective armor while also creating sturdy attachment points for muscles.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Demand is also excessive,” said Pelle, who believes the economy is sturdy enough to absorb higher rates.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Stringy, where once mighty oaks and sturdy pines stood.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
I just want them a little drier, a little sturdier, with some browning around the edges.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
For the Hoodie Tote, Krakoff lined it with neoprene to make it sturdier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Baidoo suggests a more supportive flip-flop, such as a FitFlop, which is sturdier and contoured - a world away from the flat and thin flip-flops that have been cut from a big sheet of foam.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
A bull market supported by several sectors is much sturdier than one balanced on a tower of parabolic semiconductor stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
“But sturdier than wood we now are—and the pale green of things is a better camouflage against the sky and sea. It protects us from the loathsome, scanning eyes of the beasts.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Snell isn’t the sturdiest of starters, having missed most of the season because of shoulder fatigue and loose bodies in his left elbow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Identifying the sturdiest pairing is another decision that could prove pivotal as England and Tuchel aim for a strong start to their campaign.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The Bottom Line: Airline stocks are infamously volatile; if you’re going to take a flier, go for the sturdiest.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
The sturdiest defense in the league has allowed just 22 goals in 29 games, the club’s attack has outscored 18 other teams this season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
However, rot grows on even the sturdiest of foundations.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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