sturdy
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For this sandwich, I wanted ciabatta because it is perhaps the most pillowy of the sturdy breads.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Its dynamic potential is greater than a resilient and sturdy political system can absorb.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The fossil includes unusually large canine and premolar teeth, molars with rounded and strongly textured chewing surfaces, and a particularly sturdy jaw.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
“There was a fairly sturdy and necessary wall between the Justice Department and the White House,” Clarke said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 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
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
Their thicker, sturdier bones were better able to spread out the forces created when the animals stood upright.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
In his village, a few kilometres from Kone's, the houses look sturdier.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
The woman said in the suit that Rubin requested she replace her saline implants with silicone, since that was a sturdier material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
Maggie was shorter than Honoria but sturdier of disposition.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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
Of the many “Star Wars” offshoots, this seems to be the sturdiest.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 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
Star shot to the top to join the others picking seedpods while I made my way steadily up, trying to find the sturdiest branches to support me.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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