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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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To build on that, the show explores this idea of survival and how people are just trying to make the best of their situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A new fossil discovery is bringing fresh insight into one of the most remarkable survival stories in Earth's history while also resolving a scientific mystery that has puzzled researchers for decades.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

“Ultimately, the key will be demonstrating that this translates to better clinical efficacy—progression-free survival and overall survival benefits—in later-stage studies,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

So does that mean Leeds have virtually guaranteed survival this season?

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Peach’s eyes were shining with the newfound surety of his survival.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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