withstand
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Not only will Phantom MK-2 be element proof, says Pathak, but a large battery will provide about six hours of runtime, and it will be able to recover if it falls and withstand more force.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He said given South Korea's heavy reliance on exports, they could not withstand severe global sanctions for attempting to go nuclear in violation of international rules.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The administration is aiming for a robust study that will withstand legal criticism, the administration officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
By assembling a diverse coalition of institutional allies, Bass managed to withstand those attacks, said Fernando Guerra, who heads the Center for the Study of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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
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