sturdy
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Valero Energy said its earnings surged in the second quarter, thanks to sturdy fuel demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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
"There was a sturdy bang on the door," Angharad says.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
She lifted her skirts to show sturdy boots.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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
The simulations showed that Jupiter acted as a stronger barrier for larger and sturdier particles than for smaller dust grains.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
Others look sturdier: Nearly two-thirds of revenue at Pool Corp is for maintenance of existing pools and its distribution ability is unparalleled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The economy, in Bostic’s view, is sturdier than the mood suggests.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 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
The afternoon’s big winner was “Train Dreams,” the little movie that could, one that emerged 13 months ago at Sundance 2025 and is now proving itself to be one of Netflix’s sturdiest Oscar contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
And Meir Katz, the strong one, the sturdiest of us all, began to cry.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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