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durable

[door-uh-buhl, dyoor-] / ˈdʊər ə bəl, ˈdjʊər- /


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Inflation, high interest rates and rising material costs are slowing down construction, auto sales and demand for consumer durable goods.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

A more durable expansion, says DeBusschere, should mean lower equity risk premiums, the extra return an investor expects to make from the stock market above a safe, risk-free investment.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Working-class identity is more durable and culturally grounded than a description of who isn’t a billionaire.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Future work will focus on producing practical cutting tools, testing the process with additional materials, and finding ways to make the finished components even more durable.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

She loved experimenting with differing amounts of pigments and binders, seeking the clearest, most durable colors.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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