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survive

[ser-vahyv] / sərˈvaɪv /


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“Portugal has something most nations don’t: world-class talent, depth, experience, and enough quality across the entire squad to survive a month-long tournament,” Levy said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

To survive in that world, he explained, we have developed systems that are remarkably successful—except when they’re not.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Cancer cells have a remarkable ability to survive treatments that damage their DNA.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

As “Dreams” veers on exploiting prejudice, Franco pans out for a broader view of the carnage our desperation to survive can invoke.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

When the American ships became icebound, the brave crew managed to survive nine months at –40°F. They found three British graves, but not Sir Franklin’s.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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