withstood
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The shop withstood the loss of his mom and dad, the pandemic and the stress of the Eaton fire, which destroyed his brother’s home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Zara owner Inditex, one of the world's largest fashion retailers, reported Wednesday higher profits for the first half of its fiscal year as its brands withstood fierce competition and boosted sales.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek withstood an Elina Svitolina comeback attempt to seal a 6-3 1-6 6-3 win in Toronto and reach her first WTA final of the season.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
It has withstood bank threats to decamp to Connecticut or other states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The cooling system was so loaded with antifreeze that it could have withstood polar weather.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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