sturdy
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Visa and Mastercard shares notched their first record closes in more than a year, helping to paint a picture of sturdy consumer spending despite an array of pressures on American shoppers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
"I can't do nothing," said the man who, despite his sturdy build, had trouble speaking.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Sit on a flat, hard box or sturdy chair with your arms in front of you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Even as yields climb and AI skepticism lingers, the bull market has a sturdy tailwind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
He was a strange-looking figure, broad and muscular, with the vigor of an ancient but sturdy tree.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Baidoo suggests a more supportive flip-flop, such as a FitFlop, which is sturdier and contoured - a world away from the flat and thin flip-flops that have been cut from a big sheet of foam.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Simple upgrades like replacing cheap doors with sturdier ones and switching out hinges can actually go a long way in enhancing a home’s appeal to future buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Their thicker, sturdier bones were better able to spread out the forces created when the animals stood upright.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The economy, in Bostic’s view, is sturdier than the mood suggests.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
As far as Tad was concerned, they couldn’t get much sturdier than that.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
Identifying the sturdiest pairing is another decision that could prove pivotal as England and Tuchel aim for a strong start to their campaign.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The Bottom Line: Airline stocks are infamously volatile; if you’re going to take a flier, go for the sturdiest.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
The sturdiest defense in the league has allowed just 22 goals in 29 games, the club’s attack has outscored 18 other teams this season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
The afternoon’s big winner was “Train Dreams,” the little movie that could, one that emerged 13 months ago at Sundance 2025 and is now proving itself to be one of Netflix’s sturdiest Oscar contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
Star shot to the top to join the others picking seedpods while I made my way steadily up, trying to find the sturdiest branches to support me.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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