| The islanders had the physical sturdiness, the sobriety, the practical skills and the independence of mind to cope with life in remote places. |
| He stops in front of the row of Silliscups rip-offs and begins fondling each one, seemingly to judge the sturdiness of the plastic. |
| But perhaps he overestimates the sturdiness of the SAT-based meritocracy that he wishes to see deposed. |
| Oak doors lead you from room to room and the brushed-steel fittings and solid wooden skirtings add style and sturdiness. |
| This hardwood, handmade Footstool or Plant Stand has an integrated design accented with attractive scrollwork that belies its sturdiness. |
| The material is specified by architects because of its clarity, sturdiness, and resistance to sound and heat transmission. |
