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durable

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


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Teeth are the most durable part of the skeleton and often survive long after the rest of the body has decayed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Advantest’s system-on-chip tester has also become the industry standard with over 60% market share, giving it a durable economic moat that should be difficult for any competitors to erode, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“We are looking for more durable lenders,” said Song at Diamond Hill.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“With the deleveraging process well advanced and a more flexible capital structure in place, WD retains the ability to continue returning capital while benefiting from durable nearline and AI-driven demand trends,” Daryanani wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Real rebels don’t put a secret symbol on something as durable as jewelry.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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