adversity
Example Sentences
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Social media is full of the kinds of existential dread you’d expect from those unaccustomed to such adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
His greatness stems from his ability to fight through adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Experiences such as emotional neglect and other forms of adversity can significantly influence a child's development.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
You find out about a leader in adversity, not so much when you are winning.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
It messed with their sympathy, with the story in their head about people overcoming adversity to be shining lights in the world.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
Vocabulary lists containing adversity
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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100 Top "SAT" Words
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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