withstand
Example Sentences
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Authorities are betting on expanded irrigation and seawater desalination to help the sector withstand increasingly volatile climate swings.
From Barron's
He says he can withstand floating in icy water for up to 15 minutes.
From Barron's
"They must withstand powerful loads, with all the forces of our muscles being concentrated to the relatively thin tendons that transmit these forces into movement of our skeleton."
From Science Daily
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Robinhood Chief Financial Officer Shiv Verma said the business is built to withstand any ebbs or flows in the market.
It’s important to stress-test your financial plan and projections to make sure you can withstand years when the stock market is flat or down, Downing said.
From MarketWatch
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