withstand
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A stainless steel that can withstand high voltage seawater conditions while replacing expensive titanium based components could make hydrogen production cheaper, more scalable, and easier to pair with renewable energy.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Barclays predicts that by 2027, quantum systems will finally prove their superiority over classical computers in real-world applications—assuming those results withstand rigorous technical scrutiny.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Ramirez supports policies that call for responsible energy development, innovation in renewable technologies, improving energy efficiency in buildings and transportation, and strengthening infrastructure to withstand stronger storms and higher temperatures.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Iranian officials said on Tuesday the country could withstand the blockade as it was using alternative trade routes.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
When the earthquake struck, it shook Daiichi with far more force than the plant was designed to withstand.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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