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Noun
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The primary considerations in the election of a new Vicar of Christ are concerns such as adherence to the Gospel, commitment to evangelization, and the fortitude to root out corruption in one of the world’s most complex religious institutions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Many people have the fortitude to venture out on their own and do so safely and successfully.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps no other artist has better succeeded at capturing Rio’s exuberant blend of maximalism and grit.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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If anything, the Rainbow tracks illustrate the youthful grit with which Yes combined their virtuoso tendencies onstage with a certain in-your-face raggedness.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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The only ones showed any gumption were the two women (Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2025
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The first requires precision and consistency; the second, gumption and a dash of luck.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The winners likewise offered less spark and spunk than in many of the Oscars' best years.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Forever proud of her Irish heritage that provided her with spunk and beauty.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The escalating geopolitical events south of the border compound AI uncertainties, while the upcoming political transition at home will test Canada’s mettle in the coming years.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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But while that bout gave Jones the chance to test his mettle against the man considered the greatest heavyweight champion in UFC history, Miocic looked like a shadow of the man who ruled the heavyweight division in his prime.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Final Thoughts In 2025, businesses that thrive will be those that have the courage to define a niche and serve it relentlessly.—
Sneha Lundia,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lilian, with a phobia of reptiles, nevertheless gathered the courage for her children’s sake, running a finger along the back of the boa constrictor.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The heroism of our firefighters — during the Palisades fire and every single day — is without question.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Those award-winning victimhood stereotypes equate social grievances with mundane heroism while Leigh’s close-up view of individual psychological stress seems designed to overpower banal politicization.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
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Yes, Republicans have been getting an earful from their districts, but those skirmishes are going to look perfectly benign compared to what a vindictive Trump could unleash for lawmakers who show too much pluck.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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In 2015, an exceedingly polite, marmalade-slurping fellow in a floppy felt hat and blue duffel coat arrived in theaters and offered an uplifting story about tolerance and pluck.—
Brooks Barnes,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Pluckiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pluckiness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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