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survive

[ser-vahyv] / sərˈvaɪv /


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These days, it is China’s furniture capital, Foshan, that is fighting to survive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

They use shaded rest breaks, cloth-cooled water bottles and staggered hours to survive.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

If someone is injured in a car accident in your city and needs blood, it might be your blood that helps them survive.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Altadena Green began conducting property tree surveys to help residents understand which damaged trees would probably survive and how to take care of them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

If Alex Rover could survive all those wonderful adventures, so could Jack.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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