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Recent Examples of survivable
They’re usually installed a plane’s tail section, which is considered the most survivable part of the aircraft, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s website.
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Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The crash of a small Alaska plane carrying 10 people was not believed to be survivable, authorities said after locating the wreckage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Such mobility is seen as a way to make the missile system more survivable in a conflict, the report added.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Western tanks are far more survivable for the crew, are not much more resistant.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The crash of a small Alaska plane carrying 10 people was not believed to be survivable, authorities said after locating the wreckage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Such mobility is seen as a way to make the missile system more survivable in a conflict, the report added.
—Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Western tanks are far more survivable for the crew, are not much more resistant.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
Adjective
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Any business seeking public support (tax breaks, zoning changes, etc.) should be required to pay livable wages and provide strong benefits.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, child care providers face the pressures of paying livable wages to their employees and the rising costs of insurance and rent.—
Rachel Cohen,
Vox,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The hot tub helped make COVID-19 lockdowns more bearable and the water stored in the tub came in handy when Hurricane Helene cut off their water supply.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only does the fit-and-flare silhouette offer the best of both worlds, but the roomy flared hems are sure to make NYC commutes all the more breathable — and therefore, bearable — as temperatures continue to rise this spring and summer.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Food and Nutrition Board has not established a tolerable upper limit (TUL) for folate in foods, as there have not been reports of adverse events from excess folate.1 A TUL refers to the highest daily amount of a nutrient that can be safely consumed by a healthy individual.—
Jennifer Lefton, MS, RD/N, CNSC, FAND,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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But there are some breeds known for being more tolerable for people with allergies.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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