adversity

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Foakes reached his 13th first-class century from 176 balls - a superb innings, forged from adversity, for his team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“We had adversity, they had adversity. They went on runs, we went on runs. We came through and stayed together.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The plotlines are always the same, too—a poor woman overcomes adversity and marries a rich asshole and they live happily ever after.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez