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uninterrupted or lasting life
The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.
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Recent Examples of survival
Meanwhile, if the prize were awarded for power per second of screentime, Gaby Hoffmann, playing a nineteen-sixties dropout in survival mode, would win; her furious silence is as eloquent as her terse determination, and her voice, quietly oracular, is one of the most memorable things in the movie.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
And perhaps such improvements in treatment and detection will eventually bring colorectal cancer survival in line with that of other cancers.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The fundraising campaign directed people to a website to help raise $350,000, which ArtPop said was crucial for survival.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Maddie Fay, a horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, said work is well underway to help ensure the survival of the gardens’ diverse flora.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
And perhaps such improvements in treatment and detection will eventually bring colorectal cancer survival in line with that of other cancers.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The fundraising campaign directed people to a website to help raise $350,000, which ArtPop said was crucial for survival.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Maddie Fay, a horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, said work is well underway to help ensure the survival of the gardens’ diverse flora.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survival
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A discussion led by Weeden on native survivance in the face of suppression and colonization will follow.—
Courant Community,
Courant Community,
8 May 2017
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Celebrities and the ultra-rich haven’t just sent a message to money-hoarders with the Time to Win letter—some have even called out billionaires in person, questioning their existence.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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This passage is a wonderful encapsulation of childhood curiosity, the rush that comes with discovering clues to existence everywhere around you, invisible sources in the air.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Ralph Lauren Center will help UChicago Medicine bride gaps in everything from cancer education and prevention to early detection and diagnosis, and connecting patients with treatment and survivorship support the release said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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