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sturdy

[stur-dee] / ˈstɜr di /


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The economy is not firing on all cylinders, but it’s still sturdy enough to continue to grow.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The filmmaker, who won an Oscar for his visually more straightforward documentary “Navalny,” has this time made a fast-paced entertainment with a sturdy foundation in setting and character.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Paintings and photographs dating back to the 19th Century show adults and children alike enjoying a spin on the back of one of these sturdy beasts of burden.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Japan brings a sturdy boat to sail between this rock and hard place.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Above the window was a sturdy metal rod from which the curtains had hung, andViolet took it down.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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