toughness
Example Sentences
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“His relentlessness and his toughness are in the blood of our team.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
And in more recent years, he became the subject of a string of internet memes, including "Chuck Norris facts", which jokingly exaggerated his strength and toughness.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
While Trump wasn’t expecting much going into the meeting, Machado impressed him with her toughness and knowledge, according to advisers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
When he visited the trap next day, he found that an old wild goose had been caught in it, obviously a Grand Admiral, because of his toughness and his heavy bars.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Vocabulary lists containing toughness
Engineering - Introductory
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