endure

Example Sentences

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And these men were largely not actually given the public axe, and not made to endure the resulting public humiliation.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“I cannot bear the thought of another mother having to endure what I have,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The story shows that people can endure the heartbreak of losing a loved one and even their homeland, yet still discover new love, renewed purpose and hope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“That cannot endure, that type of price differential,” said Jim Burkhard, S&P Global’s head of Crude Oil Research.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Only Mr. Lincoln was talking about slavery splitting the whole country in two—“I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan