Sentence examples for displayed grit from inspiring English sources

But he displayed grit here, dropping the first set in each of his three matches before coming back to win.

"In the face of chaos and tragedy," he said, the volunteers displayed grit, compassion, civic duty and courage.

You didn't necessarily see Eli and think 'tough.' " But, Simms continued, as the Giants weaved through this inconsistent season of failure and well-timed flourishing, Manning displayed grit that most Giants fans had not necessarily seen before.

Martyn Rooney had to display grit in spades just to reach these European Championships – so when he felt the hot breath of the chasing pack he was always going to dig even deeper and be stubbornness personified.

There are unique, human qualities that only people possess, like the ability to engage in collaboration and communication or to display grit.

He's been nothing short of appalling today, but in the last couple of holes has displayed the grit and determination that won him the US Open in 2010.

But they displayed the grit that was too often missing in previous visits and stormed back with three unanswered goals early in the second period, ultimately prevailing, 4-3, in a shootout.

The Coyotes displayed some grit when scoring their second goal — Mikkel Boedker shot from in front after Antoine Vermette won a battle behind the goal — but there were far too few such instances.

But Houstonians long have displayed remarkable grit and creativity in the face of tough times.

Watford, chasing a return to the Premier League after a six-year absence, occasionally produced the slick passing and composure that has seen them win seven of their last 10 league games, while Town, unable to match their hosts for quality, displayed the grit and determination required for a Championship relegation fight.

He's also displayed formidable grit and stamina in tough matches - take his epic 2009 win over Andy Roddick at Wimbledon as a case in point.