withstood

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The imposing grain silos at Beirut’s port mostly withstood last year’s massive explosion — but now serve as reminders of negligence and destruction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He withstood even louder vitriol to grab a crucial half against a spirited DeChambeau fightback in the Bethpage Bearpit at last year's Ryder Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Most don’t think the conflict will derail a resilient economy that has withstood a string of recent hurdles, from searing inflation to seismic changes in trade and immigration policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The S&P 500 withstood a bear market in 2022 and roared back with double-digit returns in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Past giant spider webs that had withstood the rain and spread like whispered gossip from tree to tree.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy