Grit
Grit noun - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.
Nearby Word: gritty
Sands
Sands noun - The region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- John Wayne's Best Actor win in 1969 for True Grit is seen as a consolation for him not winning the award for his work in films like Red River, The Quiet Man, The Searchers, and Sands Of Iwo Jima (though Wayne was at least nominated for the latter).
Source: Consolation Award
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