resilience

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But that doesn’t mean what’s coming will be painless, or that resilience is the same as strength, said Skanda Amarnath, executive director of Employ America, an economic policy think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

After having to stall the opening because of last year’s fires, this retail location demonstrates the continued resilience of the L.A. community as they continue to fundraise and support local fire recovery efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In previous seasons, it was Chelsea who people described as the 'mentality monsters' but Arsenal have shown resilience in abundance.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But the steady employment conditions should help ease Federal Reserve policymakers’ concerns about the resilience of the labor market, particularly if Friday’s jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show similar gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Although there is no one universally accepted definition of resilience, it is generally understood as the ability to bounce back from hardship and trauma.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker