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durable

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


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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

Other scale plays have fared little better, leaving acquirers with stagnant portfolios instead of durable growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Hers was especially durable, covered in a layer of supple wax.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer