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durable

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


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Health care has been one of the nation’s few durable sources of employment throughout the past few years, thanks to demand from older Americans.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

This means they can be aligned with fibers in textiles, creating more durable and conductive coatings for smart fabrics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Some investors hoping for a more durable rebound have begun pinning their hopes on pension funds.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The EU’s methodology “has the potential to become the leading market standard for durable carbon removals,” ClimeFi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But its ghost has proved more durable than Freddy Krueger.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner