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Recent Examples of toughness
Ejiofor offers winning toughness and a plug-and-play role player who can fill in frontcourt minutes at either position immediately, even if his limited offensive game likely caps his upside.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
That toughness was always there.
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Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
But a major part of Minnesota’s success in the series was KAT’s toughness at holding his ground in the post and pushing Jokic off his spots when the three-time MVP battled for positioning.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
That toughness was always there.
—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2026
But a major part of Minnesota’s success in the series was KAT’s toughness at holding his ground in the post and pushing Jokic off his spots when the three-time MVP battled for positioning.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toughness
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Any human who has watched the Mets this season can tell you there is a lack of chemistry, cohesion, fundamentals and personality.
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This trend, partly driven by workplace loneliness, risks eroding company culture and coworker cohesion.
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Ronald Koeman would have been well aware of Japan’s defensive solidity before their meeting in Dallas.
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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.
Noun
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The deciding factor often comes down to durability and resilience, both of which are built through physical capacity.
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Investment in clean energy has the potential to support domestic industry, reduce exposure to external shocks and strengthen the political durability of climate policy.
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“Toughness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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