withstand

Example Sentences

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What drew me to Plaid is, this is a company that I know has every right—that we’re building into a company that can withstand the scrutiny of public markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The bunker was strong enough to withstand that, so it can hold it within and collapse upon itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"We write information into stable, inert materials that can withstand the passage of time and remain fully accessible to future generations."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

But to withstand legal challenges, legislators employed a unique Canadian invention, the controversial "notwithstanding clause".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

When I first realized this, I was glad, because it means I can more easily withstand the blows life has in store.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank