Sentence examples for displayed toughness from inspiring English sources

Possessed of a statistician's quick mind and a dry wit with a dash of cynicism, Dr. Bowker, a bulky 5-foot-11, gave an impression of rumpled diffidence but displayed toughness as an administrator.

Ron Dayne has been one of the most impressive running backs in the league in the last few weeks, and he displayed toughness yesterday by playing with a bruised shoulder.

"Our research shows [that displaying "toughness"] increases worry and fear around immigration – when people are told tough measures are happening, that suggests tough measures are needed.

But insurgents display toughness, too, making Korangal Valley an example of what can happen when determined adversaries settle into a competition for a small space.

She found them more preoccupied with the need to display toughness against America's former Cold War adversary than with events in Ukraine themselves.

Seminick displayed his toughness late in the 1950 season.

More impressively, the 18-year-old Tomic displayed mental toughness well beyond his years.

Gessner displayed his toughness in the Oct. 12 game against Fordham.

More impressively, the 18-year-old displayed mental toughness well beyond his years — something Cilic has yet to master.

Last night in the eighth inning, Jeter displayed a toughness and determination that few would be able to duplicate.

On the Senate side, Mr. Reid displayed his toughness and resilience in winning re-election in a state with the highest jobless and home-foreclosure rates and the most bankruptcies in the country.