durable

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The Census Bureau releases the durable goods report for February.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The central strategic question No Kings must now answer, according to political scientist Hahrie Han, is not whether the protests are legitimate, but whether they are durable.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Health care has been one of the nation’s few durable sources of employment throughout the past few years, thanks to demand from older Americans.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

This means they can be aligned with fibers in textiles, creating more durable and conductive coatings for smart fabrics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

He tugged at the thin metal railing of her verandah, as though to check how durable it was, how safe, and she liked that he did that.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie