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Recent Examples of hardiness
The cold hardiness of muhly grasses ranges from Zone 5 (rose muhly) to Zone 7 (pink muhly and Lindheimer’s muhly).
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Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
And there are times when, even experts admit to not doing a thorough cleaning before repotting, based on the hardiness of the plant.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Their hardiness comes from their ability to handle temperature extremes.
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Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the hardiness of bumblebees, MIT researchers have developed repair techniques that enable a bug-sized aerial robot to sustain severe damage to the actuators, or artificial muscles, that power its wings—but to still fly effectively.
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IEEE Spectrum,
17 Mar. 2023
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
And there are times when, even experts admit to not doing a thorough cleaning before repotting, based on the hardiness of the plant.
—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Their hardiness comes from their ability to handle temperature extremes.
—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the hardiness of bumblebees, MIT researchers have developed repair techniques that enable a bug-sized aerial robot to sustain severe damage to the actuators, or artificial muscles, that power its wings—but to still fly effectively.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardiness
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After the Knicks were eliminated by Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers for the second straight year, Dolan sat in on the exit interviews and decided that mental toughness alone wasn’t winning his franchise its first title since 1973.
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The Nets would have to believe his skill, toughness and offensive command can outweigh the defensive pressure that comes with building around a smaller lead guard.
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The study was small, and follow-up research has not yet confirmed those results with the same strength.
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Draw upon your well of strength.
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Despite the fact that young women and girls had been welcomed into the organization since 2019, Hegseth seemed to want to restore an older view of Scouting and summer camps, one centered on masculine ideals of ruggedness, individuality and muscular nationalism.
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In developing the mattress, Nissan aimed for a mix of camping comfort and haul-anywhere ruggedness.
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Be honest about your age, health and stamina.
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In Taurus, however, the red planet trades speed for stamina.
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The crowd shook her car with such vigor that the 23-year-old Westminster resident couldn’t turn up the music like people shouted at her to do.
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Gorlin-Crenshaw notes that cool temperatures, such as those below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, will slow plant development and reduce plant vigor.
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Part of that infrastructure includes exceptional decision-making, influence, capability, gravitas, and vitality.
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Monday, July 6 — Longevity, Innovation & the Future of Health | MAHA MondayLongevity, vitality, and wellness come to life, sparking inspiration for healthier, stronger, and thriving living.
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One Arlington restaurant was temporarily closed for poor cleanliness and other health hazards, according to the city’s latest inspection report.
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Trump announced the plan to refurbish the pool in April, saying the landmark had been the subject of complaints due to its cleanliness levels and leaking foundation.
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“Hardiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardiness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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