sturdiness

Example Sentences

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A contractor later told them that the sturdiness of the house likely saved it from being crushed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

With his death, as in moments with B, I felt the urge to offer more knowledgeable support, to hold my discomfort with more sturdiness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

Adapting and growing with shifting needs is a measure of a connection’s sturdiness.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2025

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

Not only was the furniture bought for sturdiness, chairs were made into trains; the children ran in and out of the house, taxing Parslow’s patience at times.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman