survivable
Americanadjective
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able to be survived.
Would an atomic war be survivable?
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capable of withstanding attack or countermeasures.
a bomber survivable against fighter planes.
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Felix, a lawyer in the Orlando office of Morgan & Morgan, has represented seven families with members in fatal accidents who have alleged that DTN inflaters exploded in otherwise survivable crashes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
"A test of this length is a major development and would indicate that China is moving toward a significantly more survivable and longer-range sea-based nuclear deterrent capability," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
If you think it can be fixed from the inside, even if it’s not survivable if you fail, you probably have a moral obligation to try.”
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
A position that could be cut in half is survivable for a 30-year-old with three decades to recover.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Sheltering from pumice would’ve been an adventure, but it was survivable.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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