strong stomach

noun

: the ability to not be bothered by things that many people find disgusting, shocking, or offensive
You need a strong stomach to watch that movie.

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Executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas doesn’t have the proverbial strong stomach necessary to guide a team out of mediocrity. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 This one is for those with a strong stomach and an appreciation for viscera as metaphor. — Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025 Higher pH foods are alkaline and can balance out strong stomach acids. — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025 Our approach requires a strong stomach, at least initially. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025 Hope whoever eats that pork has a strong stomach or a dependable urgent care location. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025 Unlike vultures, whose strong stomach acids neutralize deadly bacteria, these scavengers became carriers of diseases, spreading them to humans. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Needless to say, in this endeavor, a strong stomach might be just as important as strong legs. — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 20 May 2024

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“Strong stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong%20stomach. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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