toughness
Example Sentences
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“And then Erica Wheeler is just a winner, and she’s going to bring some toughness and leadership there. So I think with those three at the one-two spot, we’re super excited about that.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
In Birgitta Trotzig’s novella, a young woman’s toughness in the face of poverty and heartbreak sets her apart from her village peers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
And in more recent years, he became the subject of a string of internet memes, including "Chuck Norris facts", which jokingly exaggerated his strength and toughness.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
Her hands, well calloused from years of harvesting, were stripped of their toughness and became soft in the wash water.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing toughness
Engineering - Introductory
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Mechanical Engineering
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