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stoicism

[stoh-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈstoʊ əˌsɪz əm /




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That freedom extends to her personal life, which she views with typical stoicism.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

Luciano brought relief to a profession where stoicism is regarded as next to godliness.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

Unflattering returns but Bashir's stoicism has ensured he's not been overly affected by the noise surrounding his non-selection.

From BBC Dec. 24, 2025

I’m usually a loyalist to the cornmeal-swirled muffin — I love that little grainy grit, the way it reins in lush summer fruit with a bit of prairie stoicism.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2025

Toward the end of 2006, when Terryl first approached Jackie outside of gymnastics and asked how she might help, Jackie showed typical stoicism and said: “I think we’re good.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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