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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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CAR T cells lacking the protein were more effective at controlling tumors and helped extend survival.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The long life of the Declaration of Independence, wartime survival in Ukraine, the joy of soccer fandom, early human societies and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“Daraxonrasib significantly elevates the survival bar in the treatment of one of the deadliest human cancers, while better preserving quality of life compared with chemotherapy,” Mark A. Goldsmith, M.D.,

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Salty water could be preventing the recovery of one of the UK's rarest amphibians by making former breeding sites unsuitable for their survival, a study has concluded.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A stark warning issued by survival school instructors flashed through his mind—never wear wedding rings into combat.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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