adversity
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Orange Lutheran coach RJ Farrell saw his team fight back from adversity, and in the Texas-bound Murrietta, he has an MVP candidate capable of igniting the Lancers with his bat, glove and leadership skills.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Experiences such as emotional neglect and other forms of adversity can significantly influence a child's development.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
In the face of adversity, an inexperienced leader will lean on those who share his grievances and worldview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
"England fans rightly expect a team that learns and grows through adversity, and we're confident this group will do everything they can to deliver that."
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
She showed me that excuses will not bring about success and that adversity is not something you walk with, but something you leap over.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Vocabulary lists containing adversity
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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