withstand

Example Sentences

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By mercilessly hardening her heart, Judit hopes to withstand the tribulations of poverty and betrayal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Until now, fracture has been considered a property of elasticity, which is a material's ability to store and withstand stress.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

“You’re going to need to withstand runs, and you’re gonna need to figure that kind of stuff out,” Rice said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Faster productivity growth could raise the economy’s capacity to withstand higher interest rates, making the Fed’s job a lot easier.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

It did not matter that fire and earth were the two things that she and her sisters could not withstand, would not overcome.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny