sturdy
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Last year, Maye was the wonder child who could do no wrong; babies and dogs from Pittsfield to Providence were bequeathed his sturdy first name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 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
By this point, the mushrooms are sturdy rather than slimy, rich without being heavy and flexible enough to become dinner in several different directions.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Picking up a flashlight and one of the sturdy sundari sticks from the pile in the corner, he left the hut.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
I just want them a little drier, a little sturdier, with some browning around the edges.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 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
Their thicker, sturdier bones were better able to spread out the forces created when the animals stood upright.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
It’s sturdier than I expected it to be, hard and strong.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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
That dedication to authenticity has helped “Fire Country” become one of the sturdiest series on CBS’ prime-time schedule since premiering October 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
He’s the chief person round here, and the sturdiest.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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