outlast

Example Sentences

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"Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers."

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

About themselves, about the infinite expanse of creativity, about the power of music to cross borders, outlast wars, span centuries and still inspire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The long-term consequences could outlast the war itself, reshaping regional alignments in ways that leave Iran more isolated.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is designed to thwart attempts to overthrow the government and outlast more powerful enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

More likely the worst would happen: the simple passage of time, in which his animal toughness would easily outlast my human frailty.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel