contest of strength
Example Sentences
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“Fighting against the epidemic is both a material struggle and a spiritual confrontation. It is a contest of strength and a contest of will,” an editorial on Xi’s coronavirus policy in People’s Daily recently said.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2022
“Fighting against the epidemic is both a material struggle and a spiritual confrontation. It is a contest of strength and a contest of will. We will not waver,” a commentary exhorted on Tuesday.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2022
The federation would purchase a fleet of standardized sleds, making bobsled a contest of strength and driving skill rather than an arms race for the best and most expensive engineering.
From New York Times ● Feb. 20, 2018
A player steps onto the field, ready to face off in a ferocious contest of strength, agility and mental focus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2018
Be not dragged away by violence, nor enter into a contest of strength with me, but acknowledge superior force and the presence of thy ills; it is wise to have proper sentiments even in adversity.
From The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. by Euripides
