: having a vigorously sturdy constitution
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Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
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Hoda Mallone,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Ser Duncan the Tall, is a strapping but awkward young man with little confidence and few skills.
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Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Ser Duncan the Tall, is a strapping but awkward young man with little confidence and few skills.
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Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
—
Hoda Mallone,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
One clever feature that sets them apart from other outdoor sandals is the customizable strapping.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Ser Duncan the Tall, is a strapping but awkward young man with little confidence and few skills.
—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strapping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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