: having a vigorously sturdy constitution
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
—Hoda Mallone, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The walk to the penalty spot didn’t feel long for Bronze, partly because she was distracted by the strapping.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The most strapping pushback against MAGAland by Harris since Trump was sworn back in as POTUS, tonight’s fighting words are not the first time the ex-Veep has spoken out the past 100 days.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
—Hoda Mallone, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Consider installing roof strappings to which attach the roof framing to the wall framings so the roof won’t be lifted off the house.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The walk to the penalty spot didn’t feel long for Bronze, partly because she was distracted by the strapping.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Strapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strapping. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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