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sturdy

[stur-dee] / ˈstɜr di /


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These sensors determine whether the robot "should tighten its grip or not, whether it is dealing with a sturdy object, or whether it needs to act delicately because it is an egg," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Daco recently raised the chance of a U.S. recession to 40% because of these worries, but he still thinks the economy is sturdy enough to muddle along.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Paintings and photographs dating back to the 19th Century show adults and children alike enjoying a spin on the back of one of these sturdy beasts of burden.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

And it has experienced a sturdy pushback from judges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

They were lugging the five heavy books the ranger had given Neel, and Baba was also carrying their decoy masks and his long, sturdy stick.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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