There's nothing like close combat to test one's mettle.
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Mettle
/ˈmɛtəl/
Synonyms for "mettle" (116 found)
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diathesisdispositioneccentricityelanenterpriseenthusiasmespritfightgallantrygamenessglowgraingritgumptiongustogutgutsgutsinessguttinessheart
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heart of oakidiosyncrasyimpetuosityimpetusinclinationindividualismintestinal fortitudejoie de vivrekidneyleaninglifeliveliness
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Now, plans are in the works to create a new service that breeders can use to check their bees' mettle against this parasitic mite.
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She proved her mettle to her comrades with each challenge they faced together.
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I admire how she demonstrated her mettle in that difficult situation.
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