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survivability

American  
[ser-vahyv-uh-bil-i-tee] / sərˈvaɪv əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. capacity for, capability of, or likelihood of survival.


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“More air bases in western Saudi Arabia would add depth, dispersal, survivability, and avoid the Hormuz chokepoint,” said David Deptula, a retired Air Force three-star general who is the dean of the Mitchell Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

Commissioner Grant Stevens said authorities were searching a wider area based on updated assessments from survivability, medical and search specialists, rather than any new information.

From BBC Oct. 17, 2025

It is a system designed and tested with your survivability, if not your comfort, in mind.

From Slate Mar. 14, 2025

State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, said the Uvalde families deserve accountability and clarity on victims’ survivability.

From Salon Feb. 8, 2024

The characteristics of forces needed to carry out Deep Strike are long range, flexibility, precision, survivability, and speed.

From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Wade, James P.

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