mettle
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Divisive primaries happen for a reason; they can help parties work out policy disagreements or stress-test candidates’ mettle.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
How long before the mettle of the governing bodies is tested?
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
But in recent years, they have rediscovered their mettle.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
But Tort’s Knights have repeatedly shown mettle, especially when playing from behind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
The cook, placed upon her mettle, served a delicious repast—a luscious tenderloin broiled k point The wine tasted good; the marron glac£ seemed to be just what she wanted.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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