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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a rugged upbringing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a childhood or early life that was difficult, challenging, or marked by hardship.
Example: "Despite having a rugged upbringing, she managed to achieve great success in her career."
Alternatives: "a tough childhood" or "a harsh upbringing."
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Early in his life, the family migrated to Springfield, Ore., where he underwent a rugged upbringing.
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Scherbo said in an interview Tuesday that Andrianov, perhaps owing to his own rugged upbringing, helped him cope with his own worst instincts and once persuaded the coach of the Soviet national team to reinstate him after he had been suspended, threatening his future.
"He had a tough upbringing.
The orphanage gave him a tough upbringing.
Is there a tie between a tough upbringing and fame?
"I thought I was a rugged traveler".
Those pictures evince a rugged authenticity.
The friendliness of a rugged people.
A rugged padlock design for Ford trucks.
This is a rugged full-day hike.
A rugged Utah canyon yields new clues.
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