sturdy

Example Sentences

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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

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

"When we got there, there was little information," said Gareth Williams, deputy team leader who said that the path where Leah fell was "sturdy".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Barack was especially intrigued by my upbringing—the year-to-year, decade-to-decade sameness of life on Euclid Avenue, with me and Craig and Mom and Dad making up four corners of a sturdy square.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama