survive

Example Sentences

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These plants are very "drought-tolerant" meaning they can survive for a long time without being watered.

From BBC

It’s a tragedy as every death is, but a note of hope amid the sadness is that the odds of surviving advanced cancers are fast improving thanks to new treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal

As more people survive cancer, there is also a growing focus on the quality of life after treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

These events are short-lived but intense periods of underwater darkness that can seriously disrupt kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and other marine organisms that depend on light to survive.

From Science Daily

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic bacteria that produce oxygen and are known for their ability to survive in harsh environments.

From Science Daily