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sturdy

[stur-dee] / ˈstɜr di /


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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

It’s not merely trendy psychologizing to salute the qualities of a sturdy tree: a humbling reminder of time’s immensity, but also a living embodiment of shelter, change and growth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Japan brings a sturdy boat to sail between this rock and hard place.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Thankfully, the frames were sturdy and hadn’t been bent too out of shape.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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