adversity
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His first major test was dealing with adversity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
Social media is full of the kinds of existential dread you’d expect from those unaccustomed to such adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Orange Lutheran coach RJ Farrell saw his team fight back from adversity, and in the Texas-bound Murrietta, he has an MVP candidate capable of igniting the Lancers with his bat, glove and leadership skills.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
How resilient is he in the face of adversity?
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 19–24
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