toughness
Example Sentences
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I have always prided myself on my grit, but this place has made me realize that perhaps East Coast toughness masks a greater vulnerability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Opponents and fans alike have questioned his heart, mentality, and toughness.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Martins played at Florida Atlantic, and she injected the Ambassadors with a layer of toughness and accountability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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
Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican candidate, fired back that Kennedy lacked experience and toughness.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing toughness
Engineering - Introductory
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