Sentence examples similar to substantial mettle from inspiring English sources

Mr. Spitzer, he added, "showed real mettle".

Murray was showing strong mettle but it was too late.

It acts almost as an avatar for the character of the men and women who have lived amidst its vagaries, allowed to exist in concert with it if humanity can show the best of its mettle and embody what is considered an ultimate compliment to any substantial human being: being considered "salt of the earth".

It tested his mettle.

Test his mettle.

Show your mettle, bogger.

It tested his mettle nonetheless.

Your mettle, or your luck?

Medals for Meddle or Mettle?

Our mettle has been tested.

Now America feels on its mettle.