withstand

Example Sentences

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“But these funds have been designed to withstand the pressures.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Not everyone thinks Intel can withstand the growing competition in the data center CPU market, regardless of the strong demand.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

If the capsule wasn’t strong enough to withstand the forces acting on it at max Q, it could sim ply explode.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly