adversity

Example Sentences

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His greatness stems from his ability to fight through adversity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Sports also teaches how to respond to adversity, and how to accept defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Experiences such as emotional neglect and other forms of adversity can significantly influence a child's development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Celtic have kept themselves in the hunt despite injuries to key players this season and Allan believes that adversity will have built strength in the Parkhead camp.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

It messed with their sympathy, with the story in their head about people overcoming adversity to be shining lights in the world.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray