toughness
Example Sentences
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In Birgitta Trotzig’s novella, a young woman’s toughness in the face of poverty and heartbreak sets her apart from her village peers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
His team under performed in too many areas but the simple truth is that Ireland have more guns than they have, more toughness, more characters who will go to any length in order to win.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
“One of the underrated aspects when you’re watching wide receivers is toughness, and he kind of oozes toughness,” said Daniel Jeremiah, lead draft analyst for NFL Network.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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
On the field, his toughness was almost incomprehensible; his head, as one teammate put it, seemed to be “made of steel.”
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Vocabulary lists containing toughness
Engineering - Introductory
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