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withstand

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


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A stainless steel that can withstand high voltage seawater conditions while replacing expensive titanium based components could make hydrogen production cheaper, more scalable, and easier to pair with renewable energy.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

“How tall is that levee and is it strong enough to withstand a medium-level storm?” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

Iranian officials said on Tuesday the country could withstand the blockade as it was using alternative trade routes.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“I don’t know how the shacks withstand it,” said Mother.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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