strong stomach
noun
: the ability to not be bothered by things that many people find disgusting, shocking, or offensive
You need a strong stomach to watch that movie.
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Vultures also have extremely strong stomach acid, don’t get food poisoning and are able to consume and neutralize anthrax, botulism and other bacteria and toxins in carcasses that would kill other animals, removing deadly threats from the environment.
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Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Unlike vultures, whose strong stomach acids neutralize deadly bacteria, these scavengers became carriers of diseases, spreading them to humans.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These also have no fishy aftertaste and are enteric-coated, meaning they are coated in a material that prevents the oil from releasing prematurely from strong stomach acids and maintains a neutral flavor.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
Needless to say, in this endeavor, a strong stomach might be just as important as strong legs.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
Hope whoever eats that pork has a strong stomach or a dependable urgent care location.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024
With a strong stomach and a bit of luck, earthy colors could be achieved using commonly available plants and minerals.
—John Cumbers, Forbes, 6 May 2023
Three, perhaps for the host with a strong stomach.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
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Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Unlike vultures, whose strong stomach acids neutralize deadly bacteria, these scavengers became carriers of diseases, spreading them to humans.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These also have no fishy aftertaste and are enteric-coated, meaning they are coated in a material that prevents the oil from releasing prematurely from strong stomach acids and maintains a neutral flavor.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
Needless to say, in this endeavor, a strong stomach might be just as important as strong legs.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024
Hope whoever eats that pork has a strong stomach or a dependable urgent care location.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024
With a strong stomach and a bit of luck, earthy colors could be achieved using commonly available plants and minerals.
—John Cumbers, Forbes, 6 May 2023
Three, perhaps for the host with a strong stomach.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023
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“Strong stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20stomach. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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