- present tense form of withstand (3rd person singular).
withstands
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Even if it withstands legal challenges, energy analysts and traders say the supply quantities involved are too small to lower prices much.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 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
The program has conducted numerous tests, including environmental, ground and flight tests, to ensure the fuze withstands multiple difficult environments, such as acceleration, vibration and thermal environments expected during missile launch and ballistic reentry.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
“Nothing withstands the onslaught of an angry Fflam!”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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