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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

Dogstar still plays like the sturdy power trio it became in the era of Nirvana and Silverchair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The economy is not firing on all cylinders, but it’s still sturdy enough to continue to grow.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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

Maria obtained a blank master book made of sturdy paper from the Labadist press.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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