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fortitude

[fawr-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈfɔr tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /


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But it certainly makes him look cowardly that he can’t even muster the fortitude to say it in public, much less to his boss’s face.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

To be fair, 2025 produced plenty of IPO doozies that investors would be wise to avoid until they demonstrate real technical fortitude.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

To make a life here, pioneers had to rely on faith, fortitude and family.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

The judge paid tribute to the "courage, dedication and fortitude" of the families involved in each case.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Here is a task for all that a man has of fortitude and delicacy.’”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman