weathering

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California was weathering its worst recession in decades and a punishing drought.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Delta and United are weathering the fuel shock with healthy balance sheets, while American has struggled to find consistent profitability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

On a somewhat related note, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, which would have easily made this list a decade ago, have since graduated off it, and are weathering a spike in fuel prices well.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Because it can withstand weathering, erosion and long journeys through rivers and coastlines, zircon grains can survive for millions of years while preserving information about their geological history.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Besides the tangle itself, there was the weathering of that first year, when the Knot hung outside and became hard as a rock.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli