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withstand

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


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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

But Walsh has sought to allay concerns, saying that airlines could withstand the fuel price shock.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“We had genuine concerns whether he could even withstand a trial — physically, mentally.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Utilities have been making investments not only to support data centers but also to upgrade the grid to withstand more extreme weather and replace aging infrastructure, changes that benefit all customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But if anything could withstand the bust, it was be the First National Bank, the institution that had made Midland unique and had set its course from the very beginning.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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