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sturdy

[stur-dee] / ˈstɜr di /


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As I approach the O’Hare exit on I-294, Dr. Becky says, “More than anything, your kid needs you to become a sturdy pilot during their emotional turbulence,” and everything both crescendos and collapses.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

And it has experienced a sturdy pushback from judges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

One might call it a way to celebrate the legacy of the first film, but that movie’s substantial legacy looks far less sturdy when it’s commodified and resold.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

The U.S. economy entered the war on solid footing, with sturdy consumer spending, interest rates moving lower, and a record stock market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

His suitcase pulled him off balance, and his legs just didn’t feel sturdy.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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