weathering

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After weathering the ups and downs of Peruvian politics, in 1839 he left the country for good and later became Britain’s first consul-general to the Hawaiian court of King Kamehameha III.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Delta and United are weathering the fuel shock with healthy balance sheets, while American has struggled to find consistent profitability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

On a somewhat related note, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, which would have easily made this list a decade ago, have since graduated off it, and are weathering a spike in fuel prices well.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Because it can withstand weathering, erosion and long journeys through rivers and coastlines, zircon grains can survive for millions of years while preserving information about their geological history.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

In her kitchen she sat down and cupped her hands in her lap and stared out the window at the weathering carriage house.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck