adversity
Example Sentences
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England went on to lose the final to South Africa, yet Itoje had shown he could respond to adversity.
From BBC
It can encompass steadfastness in the face of adversity, selflessness, self-sacrifice, honesty and integrity in one’s dealings with others.
From Los Angeles Times
Most adversity comes from playing away from home, and Saturday gave the England players more of those scenarios.
From BBC
Its premise could have offered up a kid-friendly reading on failure that doesn’t simplify a way out of adversity.
From Los Angeles Times
He faced adversity at the end of the regular season when his team lost three out of four games, so let’s see how he responds in the Open Division playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times
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