mettle
Example Sentences
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Turner said Darnold showed his mettle by directing the game-winning drive against the Rams the last time they visited Lumen Field.
From Los Angeles Times
Calum: Another massive statement from Hearts, answering any lingering questions from critics about their mettle and strength of mentality.
From BBC
He had to show the mettle to come through a vicious blow to the head off Cameron Green when on 27.
From BBC
Under the direction of a game master, players confront a series of scenarios testing their managerial mettle.
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
