sturdy
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A sturdy bread: toasted sourdough, dark brown sandwich loaves, cornbread, seeded rye.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
He didn’t even know the company’s name when he arrived at its factory, but something clicked as soon as he saw the sturdy binocular viewers lined up beneath the dusty rafters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
The horses are characterised by their "large size, long legs, well-developed musculature, slender and elegant head -- set on a long, straight neck -- expressive eyes, high withers and sturdy hooves," he added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Dogstar still plays like the sturdy power trio it became in the era of Nirvana and Silverchair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
He tried to choke up on the branch, to move closer to the safety of the sturdy trunk, but he was no match for the power of Pain.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
The simulations showed that Jupiter acted as a stronger barrier for larger and sturdier particles than for smaller dust grains.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
It is a somewhat dubious honor, but the new incumbent sits on a much sturdier throne than the previous one.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
The woman said in the suit that Rubin requested she replace her saline implants with silicone, since that was a sturdier material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
Supreme Court decisions on religion and instead maintained a sturdier separation of church and state.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2025
His face looked sturdier, his jawline more rugged.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Identifying the sturdiest pairing is another decision that could prove pivotal as England and Tuchel aim for a strong start to their campaign.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The Bottom Line: Airline stocks are infamously volatile; if you’re going to take a flier, go for the sturdiest.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
The sturdiest defense in the league has allowed just 22 goals in 29 games, the club’s attack has outscored 18 other teams this season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
It was an astonishing personal library, her friends recalled: a collection on art, fashion, history and design tomes that bowed even the sturdiest shelving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
And Meir Katz, the strong one, the sturdiest of us all, began to cry.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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