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withstand

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


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Stark said she sought professional help in the form of a mental coach, sports psychologist and therapist and now believes she’s better able to withstand the scrutiny that comes with winning at the highest tier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The stock has emerged as a favored cybersecurity pick among analysts assessing the software companies that seem best positioned to withstand AI disruption.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

To qualify for spaceflight, the processor must withstand intense electromagnetic radiation and dramatic temperature fluctuations that can damage electronics.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

“It is my biggest responsibility to build a business structure that can withstand whatever may come amid this uncertainty.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She knew that I would never withstand her, and that I feared her too.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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