withstand
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They hope to gain insight into whether, as Joshua trees shift to higher areas, the fungal communities that help them withstand hot, dry conditions in their lower environs are moving with them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
To qualify for spaceflight, the processor must withstand intense electromagnetic radiation and dramatic temperature fluctuations that can damage electronics.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
"It's harder for one country to withstand a trade war with another that it has trade surplus with," Ning said.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
And analysts said some emerging-market economies, like Brazil, are better-poised to withstand the war’s disruptions as oil exporters less dependent on energy from the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
The rider had raised his scimitar to sweep down at the bear’s neck, but Iorek Byrnison in his armor weighed nearly two tons, and nothing at that range could withstand him.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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