adversity

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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

“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

In the face of adversity, an inexperienced leader will lean on those who share his grievances and worldview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

He dealt with every manner of adversity with calm, adaptive acceptance.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand