staying power

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But it’s the songs that talk about brushing off stifling, trifling men, including the title track and “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” that have the most staying power.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Mr. Goldhaber just can’t sustain them, ending up with a film that’s short on staying power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

What’s Next: The prospect of a 100-year tranche is unconventional because of how hard it is to predict External link technology’s staying power.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

But the slightly somber man on the other side of our Zoom connection is certainly not as convinced of his own staying power.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

And he still has a pretty lacerating smile, so the nickname has some staying power even if he doesn’t.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx