withstand
Example Sentences
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They have snapped up the precious metal as a store of value that they hope will withstand economic shocks.
They can withstand 1,200 times the pressure on Earth's surface and more resemble space exploration equipment, a statement said.
From Barron's
David went on to say how proud he was, and "so in awe of my children and the way they've turned out" - making the point that his family had withstood the pressures of fame.
From BBC
But Mendoza withstood the pounding and, at the pivotal moment, still had enough in the tank to deliver a nearly perfect drive.
Monsanto developed the herbicide, as well as crop seeds genetically engineered to withstand it.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
