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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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Yet it’s precisely in the time, expense and attention dedicated to rituals, rather than survival, that they draw their energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"However, there are limits to what China can realistically do, as the Iranian regime is operating in survival mode and will prioritise its own interests," The Economist's Yue said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"Not in a million years" did Daniel Levy believe Tottenham would be fighting for Premier League survival this season after he stepped down as executive chairman in September.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Killing senescent cells reduced tumor size and increased survival.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Even though pandas get most of the water they need from bamboo, they still need water from streams or rivers for survival.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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