withstand
verb (used with object)
to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand the invaders;
are withstanding
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present progressiveof withstand.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"There is evidence that corals are withstanding higher temperature now than they did in the 1960s," she said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2023
The surge signals that job opportunities are withstanding the economic pressures that have led many to believe that the American economy may soon enter a recession.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2023
"But our units are defending bravely - they are withstanding the terrible pressure of the invaders, preserving our defence lines."
From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2022
National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard discusses how newly built homes are withstanding storms “better,” the current state of the housing market and why it’s so difficult for Americans to own homes.
From Fox News ● Sep. 18, 2018
