They created strong and sturdy ladders into the middle class for everybody who was willing to carry out their responsibilities.

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He was not particularly tall but sturdy, strong-looking.

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Though its career as a hit-maker dried up shortly after its 1986 debut, Crowded House continued to churn out glorious power-pop singles through the early '90s, following the Top 10 gems "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong" with a sturdy string of tracks that deftly balance briskness and melancholy.

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With strong earnings growth projections, a sturdy dividend yield and reasonable valuation, American Campus offers an attractive growth and income opportunity.

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Retail spending has been sturdy, lending is strong and sentiment remains buoyant.

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The strong cash flows generated by the company along with the absence of debt have resulted in a sturdy balance sheet and abundant free cash.

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