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stoicism

[stoh-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈstoʊ əˌsɪz əm /




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While Metcalf’s Linda adopts a facade of stoicism to shield her family from the grief erupting in her, Abbott’s Biff is forced to reveal the broken man behind the defiant veneer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

That stoicism allowed Trump to say the two remained dear friends and keep lines of communication open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 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

This stoicism, this Henrylike dedication to my studies and general contempt for the things of this world, won me admiration from all sides, particularly from Henry himself.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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