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as in to endure
to come safely through
the cat miraculously survived a two-story fall
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as in to prevail
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
some old-world customs still survive in modern-day America
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Recent Examples of survive
Because mosses were among the planet’s first land inhabitants, this discovery might help science look back at the relationships that enabled life to survive on land.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
He was pulled from the water and brought to a Boston hospital but did not survive.
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Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Crop rotation can also help reduce the incidence of infection in the garden, however the fungal spores can survive many years in the soil, so a long rotation of 4 to 6 years is necessary.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The bacteria survive on plant debris in the soil over winter, so good garden hygiene is important around geraniums.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
He was pulled from the water and brought to a Boston hospital but did not survive.
—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Crop rotation can also help reduce the incidence of infection in the garden, however the fungal spores can survive many years in the soil, so a long rotation of 4 to 6 years is necessary.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The bacteria survive on plant debris in the soil over winter, so good garden hygiene is important around geraniums.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are enduring a disappointing 2026 season, struggling with inconsistency despite high expectations.
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Argentina prevailed 2-0 and clinched its spot in the Group of 32 while Austria still has work to do.
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Hsueh said that gold prices became more firmly wedded to the outlook for Fed rate policy starting around the the middle of May, and less tied to the correlation to energy prices that had prevailed since the start of the Iran war.
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The golden generation of American men — Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and the rest of the Group D winning crew — live and surrounded by red, white and blue in the home of the red and gold.
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LondonReuters — King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the central London landmark serving as the British monarch’s primary residence.
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The quake was also strongly felt in other central and western states, where residents described prolonged shaking that lasted several seconds.
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Anderson’s timeline had the bath lasting for about three hours.
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Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon CBS The project, led by a partnership of federal, state and local organizations, was designed to create a trail capable of withstanding future disasters while preserving the experience that has made Hanging Lake one of Colorado's most popular destinations.
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Engineers will focus on verifying how the system’s materials withstand high thermal stress and radiation over time.
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Through five innings, the 27-year-old struck out seven batters and gave up seven hits while allowing two runs, continuing to cement himself as Miami’s most consistent pitcher in a season defined by injuries across the pitching staff.
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Elevated interest rates will continue to benefit savers through higher returns on certificates of deposit and high-yield savings accounts.
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There were kids battling adults of the same age as their parents.
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Projections varied in the weeks leading up to the draft with no real consensus among draft analysts, but in the last 24 hours there were strong indications the Clippers would choose Wagler and the Nets would take Brown.
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Examining how these states have weathered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could further advance Florida’s long effort to improve public education.
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And these rates are fixed, allowing savers to weather any market volatility during the account's term as the rate will hold through the account's maturity date.
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“Survive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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