durable

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When Goodyear examined the sample, he was stunned: Instead of melting, it became sturdy and durable without losing its flexibility and elasticity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The central strategic question No Kings must now answer, according to political scientist Hahrie Han, is not whether the protests are legitimate, but whether they are durable.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Since these materials are not very durable, they are usually cast in a more lasting medium: anything that can be poured, including molten metal, cement, even plastic.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson