How to Use toughness in a Sentence

toughness

noun
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  • The Jaguars will find out more about their toughness in their next game.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Marcus showed a lot of toughness and grit by staying in the game.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 30 July 2024
  • McMillan is a slot target with good size, big hands and the toughness to work in the middle of the field.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
  • The no shirt or no sleeves move in the cold is often seen as a way to display toughness.
    — Kris Rhim, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Clark’s game, while good, is marred by her 5.6 turnovers per game and lack of toughness on defense.
    — Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 11 June 2024
  • In that world, mental toughness – or at least the perception of it – was a must.
    — Sara Sidner, CNN, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Ouedraogo's toughness on the boards and on defense are vital for the Lopes to make a run.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2023
  • That’s the kind of toughness Thompson had no choice but to forge when her first husband, Roger Klemkosky, died at age 47.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Andrade thought of Biles’s mental toughness in 2019, when her right ACL snapped a third time.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
  • As for toughness, Apple uses its in-house Ceramic Shield glass on the front and back of the iPhone 15.
    — Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023
  • In a testament to their toughness, Yamane and I both jumped in the water in order to corral one of the swans to the boat.
    — Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Take a look: From a pure toughness standpoint, Ochocinco will always check the box.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And head coach Brian Daboll raved about the corner’s toughness and tackling.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Sensitive injury Want a peek at the toughness of the Rangers’ newest prospect?
    — R.j. Coyle, Dallas News, 10 July 2023
  • The shoes are also made from a blend of synthetic and genuine leather for shape, form and toughness.
    — Rudie Obias, Variety, 7 Aug. 2024
  • But Sullivan certainly brings some of that on-ice toughness with him to the field.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Seydou Tamboura, a 6-foot-7 senior, showed toughness on the boards for St. Mary's.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Her toughness and willingness to do anything was not lost on her coach.
    — Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2023
  • The toughness between the ears that Schauffele has harnessed is unique, Hoffman said.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
  • But Mater Dei, showing its toughness and experience, didn’t give the Huskies a chance of coming all the way back.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Can the staff instill toughness and discipline, both of which have been lacking?
    — Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Chalmers noted Rhoden’s toughness and resilience on the court.
    — Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2024
  • Speaking of toughness: Lavine played through a tear in one of his patella tendons last season.
    — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 31 July 2023
  • Athletes commonly played through it as a sign of toughness.
    — Steven Broglio, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Not our best shooting performance, but the kids dug deep and showed mental toughness.
    — Evan Dudley, al, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Coach and his staff have done an amazing job to establish a program of culture and toughness.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 July 2023
  • Anglers who wade or fish from shore should consider the water resistance and the toughness of a reel.
    — Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • The boyish toughness and the rebellious independence that made the Vandals appeal to Kathy bears the seeds of the group’s downfall.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 June 2024
  • That boils down to effort, toughness, enthusiasm, making smart plays and being able to finish.
    — Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
  • There’s a level of maturity, confidence and toughness that Silverman exudes when talking and playing.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024

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