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withstand

[with-stand, with-] / wɪθˈstænd, wɪð- /


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Their efforts have included selectively breeding corals that can withstand higher temperatures, raising young corals in nurseries to rebuild damaged reefs, and transferring communities of microorganisms between corals to improve their resilience.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

"If an animal was not healthy enough to withstand the stress of transport, it should not have been transported," she said in a statement.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

“He’s been able to withstand some difficult times of not playing at Pitt or getting injured at Cal Poly. At the end of the day, he believes in himself,” Croick said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Godwin pointed to the blades in a jet turbine, each one a perfect crystal made of an advanced metal alloy that can withstand 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

In this school Alba learned to eat boiled vegetables and burnt rice, to withstand the freezing courtyard, sing hymns, and give up worldly vanities except those in the realm of sports.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

Even if it withstands legal challenges, energy analysts and traders say the supply quantities involved are too small to lower prices much.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Carpenter offers many advantages to investors seeking companies whose competitive barriers to entry are as resistant as its nickel-based alloy Pyromet 41 External link —which withstands temperatures as high as 1500 degrees Fahrenheit.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Vanguard released a follow-up report on Wednesday on “How America withstands financial hardships” that takes a deep dive behind the headlines.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026

In the days ahead, we'll see if that withstands closer scrutiny.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

But Jason withstood the fearful creatures as a great rock in the sea withstands the waves.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Yes, because they have withstood the loss of huge names to a breakaway tour that has been financed to the tune of $5bn and that tour has now filed for bankruptcy protection.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

The shop withstood the loss of his mom and dad, the pandemic and the stress of the Eaton fire, which destroyed his brother’s home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Zara owner Inditex, one of the world's largest fashion retailers, reported Wednesday higher profits for the first half of its fiscal year as its brands withstood fierce competition and boosted sales.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

This year’s stock rally has withstood war, inflation and uncertainty surrounding the tech sector’s massive artificial-intelligence investments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

However, Puthoff’s device is one in a long line of “free energy” machines—none of which, in the past, have withstood scientific scrutiny.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Google’s search business isn’t just withstanding the threat posed by artificial intelligence, according to an analyst.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

“Preventing conflicts before they arise, as well as withstanding a protracted conflict, are essential for strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities,” the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Reducing his number of errors, and winning all 14 points behind his first serve, Sinner levelled the match - but only after withstanding a break point as Kecmanovic continued to probe.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

"This project is designed to update those protective features to ensure that they are capable of withstanding modern weaponry like drones."

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

The design was so elegant, so adept at exploiting the strength of thin strands of steel, that the wheel appeared incapable of withstanding the stresses placed upon it.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson


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