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Recent Examples of toughness
The injury history is something that has built mental toughness in him.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.
—Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
His best traits are his play strength and run toughness.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Since bursting onto the high school scene two years ago, Heeney has demonstrated moxie, toughness and strength.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.
—Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
His best traits are his play strength and run toughness.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Since bursting onto the high school scene two years ago, Heeney has demonstrated moxie, toughness and strength.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toughness
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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