durable

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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

One issue for investors is that Goldman’s trading business, while more durable in recent years, is less transparent than other parts of the firm and earnings are tougher to predict.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

You will, of course, have to ask her if she would consent to hold durable power of attorney for you.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

It is true, for example, that racial incidents, followed by calls for tolerance and understanding, are a more-or-less permanent feature of the American landscape, durable as the Rocky Mountains, familiar as the Mississippi River.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson