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survival

[ser-vahy-vuhl] / sərˈvaɪ vəl /
NOUN
continuation
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NOUN
something that survives
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NOUN
endurance
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Researchers believe the exaggerated length of the male palps may serve a crucial survival function.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Its founder Ella Rauen-Prestes said after years of steady growth, the focus right now was "simply survival".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The four astronauts will also spend some time testing their "Orion crew survival system" spacesuits.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This is evidence of institutional stress in a state fighting for survival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Odd, both of us using our baseball skills for survival.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson