adversity
Example Sentences
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When the moment comes, can the No. 1 Bruins actually deal with adversity?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
Experiences such as emotional neglect and other forms of adversity can significantly influence a child's development.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
You find out about a leader in adversity, not so much when you are winning.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 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
How resilient is he in the face of adversity?
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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