adversity
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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
Foakes reached his 13th first-class century from 176 balls - a superb innings, forged from adversity, for his team.
From BBC • 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
Tibbs was thrown for a loop by both trades, and taught him a lesson about facing adversity.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Like the good general I knew I could be, I would take bold action, I would show no fear, I would stride, godlike, straight into the jaws of adversity.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing adversity
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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