display grit

Frequency: 6.54.5 per million words

To demonstrate or exhibit courage and determination, often in a formal context.

gritVERB + NOUN

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display

Examples (10)

  • The young athlete displayed incredible grit to come back from behind and win.
  • During the crisis, the leadership team displayed the grit needed to survive.
  • You must display grit when obstacles seem insurmountable.
  • The soldiers displayed grit in the face of overwhelming odds.
  • She displayed her grit by refusing to give up on her dream.
  • To finish the project on time, the team had to display real grit.
  • He displayed a surprising amount of grit for someone so young.
  • Candidates are expected to display grit throughout the rigorous selection process.
  • Despite the setbacks, they displayed grit and continued moving forward.
  • It takes character to display grit when everyone else is quitting.