a stomach for

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But France have a habit of raising their game for the big stage and a stomach for the fight.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

Some early private investors in Uber who had the resources and contacts — and a stomach for risk — have been selling their shares in the 10-year-old company.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2019

Investors with a stomach for risk would get a better yield than for the top debt, and have a stronger claim than junior creditors if the company filed for bankruptcy.

From Reuters • Mar. 18, 2016

It doesn’t have to build a brain or a stomach, for example.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2013

“I heard you. To be honest, if I had the choice, I wouldn’t. I don’t have much of a stomach for that kind of food. I find it quite distasteful.”

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel