sturdiness

Example Sentences

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One important standard that doesn’t change before voters choose a chief executive is whether he has the depth, stamina, and sturdiness of “presidential timber.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The house was built from redwood and still has its original studs, so its sturdiness prevented it from sustaining any damage in the temblor, Chappelle said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Olympic officials at the time swiftly dispelled the rumor of the bed's flimsiness after Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan shared a video of himself jumping on the bed to test its sturdiness.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2024

Yet none are off-putting enough to upset the sturdiness of the faithful screenplay and the marvelous performances, particularly Carey Mulligan’s fragile Daisy, Joel Edgerton’s blowhard Tom and, especially, DiCaprio’s complex work in the title role.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Between the tree’s height, sturdiness, and branches that formed a seat, I knew I’d found my hiding place.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia