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The bromance between Musk and Trump has spawned clever memes about how long the relationship can withstand both men’s desire to be in charge.

This is just one of innumerous examples of how synthetics are the wave of the future: anyone cyber-savvy enough can acquire the equipment and ingredients, which are easier to hide and can better withstand the local weather than a coca crop or a poppy plantation, effectively democratizing the drug trade away from Mafia-esque syndicates.

From Salon

When Trump put out an early loyalty test for the three candidates—insisting that they allow recess appointments for Trump nominees, allowing them to withstand Senate scrutiny—Scott, after all, was the only candidate who concurred in full, while the others left it open as a possibility.

From Slate

California farmers are allocating more land to grow pistachios, which are proving to be a lucrative crop that can withstand the state’s drought conditions, the Associated Press reported Sunday.

From Salon

I’ve enjoyed stripping the songs back down to the bare bones and enjoyed that they’re still sturdy enough to withstand that kind of stripping away.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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