outlast
verb
out·last
ˌau̇t-ˈlast 
outlasted; outlasting; outlasts
: to last longer than : to continue to exist, be active, etc., longer than (someone or something)
BookCourt … withstood the 1999 opening of a Barnes & Noble store just a few blocks away and even outlasted the owners' marriage.—
Eli Rosenberg
Eli RosenbergExamples of outlast in a Sentence
I truly hope this car will outlast our previous one
your work will probably outlast you
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Jacob Klass poured in 27 points as Beverly (16-4) outlasted Charlestown 70-68 to take home the Comcast Tournament crown.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
After Richardson and Hayes were eliminated, Johnson outlasted Bryant in the final round to win the event.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Fortunately, Watkins was able to outlast the brief delay and get into position before the medal ceremony began.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Hobbled Indiana came into the game ranked last in offense in the NBA, but put up 124 points in regulation before outlasting their arch nemesis in extra time.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
After Richardson and Hayes were eliminated, Johnson outlasted Bryant in the final round to win the event.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Fortunately, Watkins was able to outlast the brief delay and get into position before the medal ceremony began.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Hobbled Indiana came into the game ranked last in offense in the NBA, but put up 124 points in regulation before outlasting their arch nemesis in extra time.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Outlast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlast. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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