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survive

[ser-vahyv] / sərˈvaɪv /


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His board did not survive and smashed into the pier’s pylons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The trip taught him how to rely on his musical talents and his wits to survive on the road.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 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

“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

And how would they survive what came next?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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