intestinal fortitude

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Recent Examples of intestinal fortitude Launching an untested project requires not just intestinal fortitude but investment, and the cost of capital is coming down, said Judy Tu, SVP and senior relationship manager in City National Bank’s entertainment division, citing the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate reduction. Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024 Having the intestinal fortitude to fight on no matter the circumstances is what builds champions. Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2023 To a certain — albeit unquantifiable — extent, the perception that the Fed will have the intestinal fortitude to inflict pain on the economy in pursuit of its mandate is as important as the reality. Martha C. White, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 Faced with the prospect of going home and missing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in the Little League Intermediate World Series, the team showed tremendous resolve and intestinal fortitude. Emmett Hall, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2022 Watching Ric Flair do business in the squared circle is worth the price of admission, subscription, one-time pay-per-view fee, or any other means of watching athletic displays of intestinal fortitude. Matt Caputo, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2022 Grenier, then, demonstrating real intestinal fortitude, proposed helping Osmani overthrow Mullah Omar if Osmani would publicly break with al Qaeda and turn bin Laden over. CBS News, 22 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intestinal fortitude
Noun
  • Harry brought his trademark humor and warmth to the awards, a ceremony honoring seriously ill children who have shown incredible courage, joking and making smiles all around.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The WellChild Awards, which celebrates the courage of seriously ill children and those who care for them, is sponsored by a charity Harry has long supported.
    Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This document, so often a justification for violence, also contains words of reconciliation, of fortitude and healing.
    Jack Sheehan September 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • This means having the resources to sustain a long problem-solving cycle and, crucially, developing the mental fortitude to persevere.
    William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Even murder can be recast as heroism.
    Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Last year, Marino recalled the story of her father’s heroism to the New York Post.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By blending athlete-like stamina with surgeon-level dexterity, KAERI is charting a path toward robotic first responders capable of tackling nuclear, disaster, and industrial challenges with unmatched safety.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
  • After all, Miami seemingly has stamina to withstand searing heat after practicing in it all summer, while the opponent typically comes to town ill-prepared for the oppressive temperatures and humidity.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With Julian, Kusters has made an impressive, understated directorial debut about love, loss and the bravery required to keep trying to live in an unfair world.
    Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Interpreting fall 2025 runways’ animal print trend on a more literal level, Tyla also went with Pandora Talisman collection picks like the Swallow Medallion Charm and Lion Medallion Charm, representative of hope and bravery, respectively.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Plans start at around $20 per month, making Ziply a relatively affordable option for both high-speed fiber and basic DSL service.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Participants filled out surveys about demographics, physical activity, fiber intake, and bathroom habits (including smartphone use).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Chef’s specialties include cast iron cinnamon rolls and ancho chile ceasar salad, alongside oysters on the half shell and shallot shrimp grits.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • If the leaves are especially dirty, soak in cold water, gently agitating them to loosen dirt and grit.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Intestinal fortitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intestinal%20fortitude. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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