Semenya and the other athletes were invited to lunch by President Jacob Zuma who praised the young woman for her achievement in the face of adversity.

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"She laughs at the time to come": such laughter reflects an attitude of confident hope in the face of adversity and the unpredictable challenges of life.

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The Libyan campaign, say aides, was a model of tenacity in the face of adversity, which will register, however subliminally, with the electorate.

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Quitting after a setback squanders the opportunity created by adversity and the self-made wealthy know that persevering in the face of adversity is the key to success!

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