withstood

Example Sentences

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But so far, stocks have withstood that pressure, just as they have shrugged off the increase in energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He withstood even louder vitriol to grab a crucial half against a spirited DeChambeau fightback in the Bethpage Bearpit at last year's Ryder Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The S&P 500 withstood a bear market in 2022 and roared back with double-digit returns in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Upbeat Midwestern activists withstood whipping winds to form a line of protesters stretching nearly three blocks of Burlington Avenue in Hastings, Neb.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

“That might work,” Tad said, walking over to examine the table with Z. The chemistry desks had withstood a bunch of explosions, and they were still standing.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau