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withstand

[with-stand, with-] / wɪθˈstænd, wɪð- /


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The researchers next placed the larvae inside miniature pressure chambers to determine how much pressure the air sacs could withstand before collapsing.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

“Plaintiffs’ market definitions bear no relationship to the realities of today’s marketplace and cannot withstand scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Unable to withstand another three rounds of punishment, Wach was withdrawn to hand Fury his first stoppage victory since beating Derek Chisora in 2022.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

If you have more money, you can withstand what’s going on right now, and you may be the last one standing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The case was airtight, strong enough to withstand a blast of dynamite, and could be opened only with a randomly changing fifteen-digit computer-generated code.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

We have only one path forward: build a more capable American open-weight alternative that withstands attempted jailbreaks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

ChatGPT maker OpenAI unveiled this month a 13-page "Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age" that calls for new taxation and expanded safety nets to ensure society withstands the arrival of superintelligent systems.

From Barron's Apr. 25, 2026

Vanguard released a follow-up report on Wednesday on “How America withstands financial hardships” that takes a deep dive behind the headlines.

From MarketWatch Mar. 12, 2026

In the days ahead, we'll see if that withstands closer scrutiny.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2025

“Nothing withstands the onslaught of an angry Fflam!”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

As for the status of the anti-unitarian precedent of Humphrey’s, the court claimed its logic has “not withstood the test of time” and had been effectively undermined for decades.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

Avraamiy, speaking inside one of the oldest sections of the church, which withstood the destruction during World War II, said he was looking forward to the cathedral opening its doors again.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

The imposing grain silos at Beirut’s port mostly withstood last year’s massive explosion — but now serve as reminders of negligence and destruction.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

And its credit and debit cards have withstood many competitive threats over the decades.

From MarketWatch May 25, 2026

Both he and his wife express pride that their marriage has withstood its particular problems and stresses.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

"This project is designed to update those protective features to ensure that they are capable of withstanding modern weaponry like drones."

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

But credit Fitzpatrick for withstanding last Sunday's charge from the American four-time major champion.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

Weston kick-started the golden rush, withstanding the heavy pressure on his shoulders to win the men's skeleton title that was always his to lose.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2026

The former Northeastern sensation, Keller’s teammate in the PWHL, once considered too small for serious hockey, withstanding everything Canada had to give.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 20, 2026

Capable, even, of withstanding significant exposure to radiation.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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