sturdy
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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
The economy is not firing on all cylinders, but it’s still sturdy enough to continue to grow.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The filmmaker, who won an Oscar for his visually more straightforward documentary “Navalny,” has this time made a fast-paced entertainment with a sturdy foundation in setting and character.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I looked around at his congregation of sturdy villagers and farmers and saw that they did not care for such ideas.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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