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fortitude

[fawr-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈfɔr tɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /


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Cubans take pride in facing hardship with resilience and ingenuity, but that fortitude comes at a high psychological cost amid the island's latest protracted crisis.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Yet beneath this narrative of journalistic fortitude lies a far more transactional reality that defines modern Washington media.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

Wilde found further inspiration in Araki’s own fortitude, his steadfastness to his ideals and how it sets him apart from many other filmmakers who parlayed early indie cred into payday careerism.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

He added that Shannon had "displayed tremendous fortitude", having been stuck for more than four hours.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

Maybe my mother did see reality in all its shades and colours, and was simply using organized religion to cultivate qualities like patience, resiliency, fortitude, hope and optimism.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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