surviving

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That is based on the complex interaction of three factors: Their own Social Security benefits, the benefits to which they were entitled as a surviving spouse and delayed retirement credits.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Some Washington reporters left the event shaken, while some were convinced they were heroes for surviving.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

For example, bank accounts owned by joint tenants with right of survivorship will automatically pass to the surviving account holder, no matter what the will says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s “Be My Baby” girl group the Ronettes, died Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

If nothing else, he’ll give you a few hints on surviving the Mountains.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver