withstand

Example Sentences

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Until now, fracture has been considered a property of elasticity, which is a material's ability to store and withstand stress.

From Science Daily

The trees of Deadwood had long withstood the temperamental Afterlife on All Hallows’ Eve.

From Literature

The bunker was strong enough to withstand that, so it can hold it within and collapse upon itself.

From Los Angeles Times

What drew me to Plaid is, this is a company that I know has every right—that we’re building into a company that can withstand the scrutiny of public markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We write information into stable, inert materials that can withstand the passage of time and remain fully accessible to future generations."

From Science Daily