survive
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Tower Optical’s viewers weigh roughly 300 pounds each and were originally designed almost like miniature vaults—durable enough to survive vandalism, weather and decades of public use while safeguarding the coins inside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
The couple were told that Jacob was gravely ill, had suffered a catastrophic lack of oxygen to his brain and although he had been resuscitated, he might not survive.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
We might be trying to move forward and accept the pandemic’s effects on our lives just to survive.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Mother and son enact a similar situation where, after a more permanent leave-taking, she can catch a glimpse of her son recovering himself sufficiently to survive her loss.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Not moving makes it more likely the mule and man won’t survive the racing horde.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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