outlast

Example Sentences

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"Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers."

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

About themselves, about the infinite expanse of creativity, about the power of music to cross borders, outlast wars, span centuries and still inspire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The long-term consequences could outlast the war itself, reshaping regional alignments in ways that leave Iran more isolated.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The lighter schedule meant he was fresh enough to outlast Sinner in their five-set semifinal epic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

In those days, children wore heavy, practical shoes that felt like they would outlast a steel monument, so whenever you could go barefoot, you appreciated it.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep