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adversity

[ad-vur-si-tee] / ædˈvɜr sɪ ti /


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Abigail Maguire's university experience has been marked by trauma and overcoming adversity.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Senior Casey Brennan also knew something about overcoming adversity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Themes may emerge: how you beat back adversity, sacrificed for others or discovered new ways to love.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

With the average tenure of Premier League managers getting shorter, it is no surprise that adversity leads to questions about their futures.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

She reacted as she always did to adversity: by redoubling her efforts to force change on the reluctant city.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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