hale

Example Sentences

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During the 1918–19 flu pandemic, however, doctors and other observers noted a high death toll among young, presumably hale adults.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 9, 2023

Gaining any new clarity about surging reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP, will take time, better data gathering and diagnostic tools and, perhaps most importantly, a hale and hearty dose of nit-picking scientific scrutiny.

From Scientific American • Jun. 9, 2023

Logan is hale and full of bluster in his limo on the way to his flight, giving no hint as to what’s coming.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2023

The man, hale and hearty and wearing sunglasses, was silent.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022

“So long as you swear Cardan will be here and hale when I return tomorrow, alone.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black