withstand

Example Sentences

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By mercilessly hardening her heart, Judit hopes to withstand the tribulations of poverty and betrayal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“You’re going to need to withstand runs, and you’re gonna need to figure that kind of stuff out,” Rice said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"We write information into stable, inert materials that can withstand the passage of time and remain fully accessible to future generations."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Not everyone thinks Intel can withstand the growing competition in the data center CPU market, regardless of the strong demand.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“Resilient means the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties. It doesn’t mean things aren’t hard. It doesn’t mean we aren’t hurt. It just means we keep going. We keep living. We keep trying.”

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake