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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

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

Ramirez supports policies that call for responsible energy development, innovation in renewable technologies, improving energy efficiency in buildings and transportation, and strengthening infrastructure to withstand stronger storms and higher temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Hollander’s essay and the comments of Lethem and Plagens cede ground and seem to grant that art and literature are too soft to withstand scientific examination.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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