sturdiness

Example Sentences

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He redirected praise to the excellence of the crew and the sturdiness of the plane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

There has always been a sturdiness about Edgerton, a sense of solid forthrightness that is put to great use here in what may be his most fully realized performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Adapting and growing with shifting needs is a measure of a connection’s sturdiness.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 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

Taking a good look at the quills on his back, I ran my stake along them to test their sturdiness.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall