withstand

Example Sentences

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By mercilessly hardening her heart, Judit hopes to withstand the tribulations of poverty and betrayal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“You’re going to need to withstand runs, and you’re gonna need to figure that kind of stuff out,” Rice said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

"We write information into stable, inert materials that can withstand the passage of time and remain fully accessible to future generations."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

But to withstand legal challenges, legislators employed a unique Canadian invention, the controversial "notwithstanding clause".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The rider had raised his scimitar to sweep down at the bear’s neck, but Iorek Byrnison in his armor weighed nearly two tons, and nothing at that range could withstand him.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman