mettle
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But in recent years, they have rediscovered their mettle.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
It will also test the mettle of the front-runners.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
This was a monumental test of Hearts' mettle and they passed it, with a world of help from Hibs and their self-destructive red cards.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
“Of course they had a right,” General Peckem snapped with cold and calculated severity, resolving right then and there to test the mettle of his new colonel under fire.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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