withstand
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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
It helps car and airplane tires withstand enormous stress, keeps industrial machinery running, and appears in everything from medical devices to garden hoses.
From Science Daily • May 13, 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
And analysts said some emerging-market economies, like Brazil, are better-poised to withstand the war’s disruptions as oil exporters less dependent on energy from the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
But he allowed himself to look slightly past the Queen as he spoke, so that he would not have to withstand the full force of her gaze.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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