withstand

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And while it’s possible the economy could withstand prices that high, if oil rises to $175 a barrel, it would almost certainly tip the U.S. into a recession.

From MarketWatch

Macro & Strategy Ideas - Quick Insights TS Lombard External link March 20: High liquidity and low debt are behind the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand shocks.

From Barron's

The researchers showed that these single atom systems can withstand demanding conditions, including high temperatures and pressures.

From Science Daily

How all this might impact #MomTok — the power of their clique to withstand the various in-fighting and drama has become a perennial concern each season — is already playing out in the headlines.

From Los Angeles Times

Countries vary on their ability to withstand the shocks and reduce their demand depending on the duration of the disruption.

From MarketWatch