survive

Example Sentences

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The couple’s two surviving children were placed under a 10-year protective order by the court.

From Los Angeles Times

He says not all zoos will survive but describes the birth of a critically-endangered Amur leopard at Dartmoor Zoo - a species on the brink of extinction - as "the apex of our achievement".

From BBC

In the 33 completed seasons since the Premier League's inception in 1992, only nine teams have overturned a six-point deficit after 23 games or more to survive.

From BBC

But the 39-year-old survived the latest challenges after making concessions to gain the backing of the Socialists -- a key swing group in parliament.

From Barron's

The remaining siblings — sisters Gizmo and Sunny — survived, and successfully fledged.

From Los Angeles Times