grit
Example Sentences
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There was no way Iamaleava could grit his way to victory, the Bruins eventually succumbing during a 29-10 loss to the Trojans in which their quarterback was sacked four times — all in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times
Not performatively fun, not “I’m smiling through gritted teeth” fun, but genuinely pleasurable, in that way long projects can feel when the rhythm carries you.
From Salon
Despite the challenges I faced growing up, I’m grateful for the teachers, mentors and moments that produced whatever human capital I have—and for a grandmother who embodied grit and resilience.
The truth is that Scotland’s qualification owes as much to Caledonian grit as it does to Swiss bureaucracy.
“Kurt said that Claire is like Rocky,” she says, referring to the iconic character’s grit and determination to go the distance.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
