inner strength

Example Sentences

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It was a hard emotional transition, but the experience gave me discipline and inner strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

"But by the time we get to I Quit, I'm like, 'Screw this, I'm done'. And with that comes an inner strength that I'm very proud to have."

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

“This is a woman who was fueled by extraordinary inner strength, who also could say words that were very poignant and, at the same time, appear to be restrained,” Salles notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

He finds this inner strength he didn’t know existed to do things that are so unbelievable to him as a character.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

I am in awe of the veterans’ persistence and inner strength as they slowly found meaningful work and fulfilling relationships with spouses and children, other veterans, and friends.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge