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roh buhst

  • a  sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
    a robust body
    a robust perennial
  • s  marked by richness and fullness of flavor
    a robust claret
    the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
  • s  strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
    the experiment yielded robust results
    a robust faith
  • s  rough and crude
    a robust tale

  • Our country's banking systems were so robust that our banks were not at all affected by the downturn.
  • Independence from Britain sparked a robust, questioning artistry.
  • Amy - a "robust worship community?" Are you serious? I have belonged to several worship communities over the course of my life, some for many many years.
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  • Ben Bernanke in TheStreet.com
    Over time,Bernanke said, "the Federal Reserve's commitment to both price stability and maximum sustainable employment and the underlying strengths of the US economy -- including flexible markets and robust innovation and productivity -- will be...
  • Barack Obama in Roanoke Times
    Sen. Barack Obama said last week he supported "a robust system of public financing of elections" even as he turned down public financing for his campaign, and dealt the current system a significant blow.
  • President Bush in ABC Online
    I'm pleased that this agreement meets the criterion that I set forth last week to provide an effective, robust and temporary set of incentives that will boost our economy and encourage job creation,Mr Bush told reporters at the White House....

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