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[with-stand, with-] / wɪθˈstænd, wɪð- /


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They hope to gain insight into whether, as Joshua trees shift to higher areas, the fungal communities that help them withstand hot, dry conditions in their lower environs are moving with them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

To qualify for spaceflight, the processor must withstand intense electromagnetic radiation and dramatic temperature fluctuations that can damage electronics.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

"It's harder for one country to withstand a trade war with another that it has trade surplus with," Ning said.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Barclays predicts that by 2027, quantum systems will finally prove their superiority over classical computers in real-world applications—assuming those results withstand rigorous technical scrutiny.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

She knew as well as her dad did that giant sequoias were adapted to withstand wildfires.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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