as in survives
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we hoped our supply of firewood would hold out until power was restored luckily, the old outboard motor held out till we made it to shore
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No easy way back for someone who survives a suicide attempt with a gun.—
Heidi Yewman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Popularity without accountability rarely survives a crisis.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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My Final Thoughts This foundation is a game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin who wants full coverage that actually lasts through heat and/or long days.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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More than 1,000 Amazon customers just added it to their carts, so act fast to snap it up while the deal lasts.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, the issue of national security, namely its component as information security, prevails over all considerations and personal feelings.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their verdict, not the judgment of the company’s management team, prevails, the brothers insisted.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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Battery life holds up for long commutes, and Android users get the bonus of LDAC streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In practice, standardization rarely holds up.—
Kathleen Hurley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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