survivor

Example Sentences

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And the strength and resilience shown by survivors of January’s SoCal firestorm has been something to behold.

From Los Angeles Times

If she claims survivor benefits early, she’d see a reduction in benefits then as well.

From MarketWatch

Rescue workers used specialised equipment to pry survivors from the wreckage, the local Lao Cai newspaper reported.

From Barron's

"There were 32 survivors. The others probably fled" before rescue services arrived on the scene, one source told AFP.

From Barron's

The department has faced criticism from survivors and lawmakers from across the aisle for its failure to meet that deadline.

From BBC