sturdy
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It has a palpable warmth and a feeling of timelessness, and serves as a sturdy frame for her observations, about hoping for life to change and ultimately embracing things as they are.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
They’re sturdy enough to travel, substantial enough to build a meal around and neutral enough to work with both sweet and savory toppings.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
The economy is not firing on all cylinders, but it’s still sturdy enough to continue to grow.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
It’s not merely trendy psychologizing to salute the qualities of a sturdy tree: a humbling reminder of time’s immensity, but also a living embodiment of shelter, change and growth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Flapping their short wings, the puffins seemed to fly through the water as they snatched fish with their sturdy beaks.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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