withstood

Example Sentences

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Toll Brothers, a luxury homebuilder, has withstood selling pressure better than its peers.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He withstood even louder vitriol to grab a crucial half against a spirited DeChambeau fightback in the Bethpage Bearpit at last year's Ryder Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

These momentous shifts partly explain how the U.S. economy easily withstood a surge in oil prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

He withstood two breakaways in critical moments and helped kill a 5-on-3 power play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

“That might work,” Tad said, walking over to examine the table with Z. The chemistry desks had withstood a bunch of explosions, and they were still standing.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau