mettle

Example Sentences

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While that may be unfashionable in today’s world of prediction markets, cryptocurrencies, and highflying artificial-intelligence bets, Vanguard Wellington has long proven its mettle and is likely to keep doing so.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Held once every four years, often in finicky environments, pressurized with all that hype, they’re less a measure of consistency than they are of momentary mettle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

He had to show the mettle to come through a vicious blow to the head off Cameron Green when on 27.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Members no longer need to hold the floor and talk nonstop, testing not just the power of their argument but their physical mettle and bladder control.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

“Never thought any of you had any mettle to show,” he said, attempting to be gruff.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander