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durable

[door-uh-buhl, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər ə bəl, ˈdjʊər- /


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It is our fervent belief that this conversation about the role of the court in the U.S. legal firmament will serve to make the court more durable.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Kalinak defended the outlay, describing the furnishings as being of "mid-range standard" from durable materials and claiming they would last 30 to 50 years.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

If your brother has reduced cognitive function, he is unlikely to hold testamentary capacity to sign legal documents like a guardianship/conservatorship, or a durable and medical power of attorney, or even a will.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

When it does, then the question for banks turns to which ones have the most durable balance sheets and capital cushions to absorb potential losses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

But the victory at Duke was real enough—only less encompassing or durable than many believed.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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