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survival

[ser-vahy-vuhl] / sərˈvaɪ vəl /
NOUN
continuation
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NOUN
something that survives
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NOUN
endurance
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In addition, in hybridizations between closely related groups, males are often biologically more fragile, with greater problems of survival or fertility.

From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026

For parks like Fiesta Village, the rising cost of essentials such as food ultimately makes survival harder, said Dennis Speigel, president of International Theme Park Services, a consulting firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

A good cup of coffee is going to be part of our survival plan for Monday.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

The sequel -- featuring Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and their gang of toys fighting for survival against competition from screen-based tech -- came in second with another $31 million.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

Then he decided that fleeing to Europe offered him the best chance of survival.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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