withstand
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The skin of the plane would need to withstand temperatures up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit at top speed, and zero degrees—the external temperature—when the plane came to lower altitudes and slower speeds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
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
Iranian officials said on Tuesday the country could withstand the blockade as it was using alternative trade routes.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Had the glass, the walls, the floor been made to withstand Fabrikator manipulation?
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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