Sentence examples for gained a sturdy from inspiring English sources
(Ratliff) PUNCH BROTHERS At the close of a year in which earnest and ambitious roots music gained a sturdy purchase on the American mainstream, Punch Brothers could take their perch here as conquering heroes — if only that were a stance compatible with the band's temperament.
Nadal then held on his second game point, and Djokovic followed with an easy hold of his own to increase his lead to 2-1 on serve, already showing himself to have gained a sturdier foothold in this second set than he had at any point in the first.
For, had he not learned to control his emotions and gain a sturdier mental approach when he was younger, Federer could easily have gone the way of Marat Safin, supremely talented but unable to convert pure skill into greatness.
The broad scope of Rorty's metaphilosophical deconstruction, together with a penchant for uncashed metaphor and swift, broad-stroke historical narrative, has gained Rorty a sturdy reputation as an anti-philosopher's philosopher.
Mr. Boulez's sonata gained a lot from similar agility and sturdy force.
Make a sturdy cardboard or wood frame.
Cardstock will make a sturdy pyramid.
Make it a sturdy camera holder.
Stand behind a sturdy chair.
