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as in sturdy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
chrysanthemums are hardy enough to survive a light frost the settlers of the Old West were a hardy lot
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
hardy souls who pioneered new paths into outer space
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Recent Examples of hardy
This isn’t to say that the film lacks in hardy character or gorgeous idyllic cinematography.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
While handwashing and cleaning with a disinfectant can lower the risk of rotavirus spread, this hardy virus is hard to control using only these measures.6
Babies and young children have the highest risk of getting rotavirus disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
For dryer slopes, start with hardy bunchgrasses such as California brome (Bromus californicus), California meadow barley (Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum), and blue wildrye (Elymus glaucus).
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
The iron that was likely stirred up deep in the ocean into shallow waters provided a food source that allowed hardy bacteria life to rebound quickly, according to Drabon's findings.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
While handwashing and cleaning with a disinfectant can lower the risk of rotavirus spread, this hardy virus is hard to control using only these measures.6
Babies and young children have the highest risk of getting rotavirus disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
For dryer slopes, start with hardy bunchgrasses such as California brome (Bromus californicus), California meadow barley (Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum), and blue wildrye (Elymus glaucus).
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
The iron that was likely stirred up deep in the ocean into shallow waters provided a food source that allowed hardy bacteria life to rebound quickly, according to Drabon's findings.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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The thing to remember is that thinner angles, from 10 to 15 degrees for sushi knives, are sharper but dull faster, while wider angles, from 20 to 25 degrees, are sturdier but less sharp.David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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In turn, the tree was super sturdy and held ornaments with ease.Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Chances are good our adventurous readers have taken a trip that’s right up your alley — and then shared not only their travel adventures but their practical tips, too.Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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While best known for its flashy entertainment and adventurous activities — from bumper cars and ice skating to surfing and indoor skydiving simulators — Royal Caribbean offers something for all types of travelers.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Your next breakthrough starts with one brave move today.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The game's protagonist is as brave and strong as the original, yes, but much more chipper, with a quip, joke or pun for almost every interaction.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent goat suede, the mid-weight Bandera offers a classic, timeless look that blends rugged durability with natural softness.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Truck Ford Ranger: Ford’s popular midsize pickup added a Raptor performance model this year, complementing the rugged looks, utility and advanced features. Ram 1500: Ram’s flagship continues to raise the bar for full-size pickup design.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Campbell famously established a courageous tone in his introductory press conference and then backed it up on the field, going for it on 118 fourth downs between 2021 and 2023, 14 more attempts than any other team during that span.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Lemon Bay, a Cinderella team that was below .500 in its regular season, was courageous but unable to match Bishop Moore’s big hitters, seniors Anika Groom (Georgia Tech commit) and Leah McDonald (UNF).Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024
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Another commenter urged the original poster to stand her ground, and suggested a practical approach in the midst of the tough situation.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Powell inhabits a handful of tough guys and embodies a few more idiosyncratic tropes—a long-haired Russian, a Patrick Bateman power-suit type, and a character seemingly inspired by Tilda Swinton—to convince his marks.Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Their mission is to provide fearless representation and unrivaled results, especially in personal injury cases where victims face opponents that many are hesitant to confront.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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At her Kiln leaving party, her colleagues projected a word cloud: inspirational, brave, fearless, enthusiastic, caring, champion, and kind all appeared in big letters.Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Hardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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