sturdy

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There remains, though, a distinct line of regional cowboy music and spoken-word poetry that has proved sturdy and continuingly meaningful to people out West, in particular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Karen Barwick from Carlisle is among those who dislikes the sight of these sturdy little creatures impaled on fences.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Not only does the Ellisons’ gamble look less sturdy, but so do their sources of backup.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The classic, 60% stock, 40% bond portfolio is a sturdy place to start.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Dicey watched him catch a flying swing and leap onto it, then jump furiously with his sturdy little legs.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt