sturdiness
Example Sentences
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A contractor later told them that the sturdiness of the house likely saved it from being crushed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
With his death, as in moments with B, I felt the urge to offer more knowledgeable support, to hold my discomfort with more sturdiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
Olympic officials at the time swiftly dispelled the rumor of the bed's flimsiness after Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan shared a video of himself jumping on the bed to test its sturdiness.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2024
Yet none are off-putting enough to upset the sturdiness of the faithful screenplay and the marvelous performances, particularly Carey Mulligan’s fragile Daisy, Joel Edgerton’s blowhard Tom and, especially, DiCaprio’s complex work in the title role.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
Not only was the furniture bought for sturdiness, chairs were made into trains; the children ran in and out of the house, taxing Parslow’s patience at times.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
