withstanding
- present participle of withstand.
Example Sentences
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Reducing his number of errors, and winning all 14 points behind his first serve, Sinner levelled the match - but only after withstanding a break point as Kecmanovic continued to probe.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
"This project is designed to update those protective features to ensure that they are capable of withstanding modern weaponry like drones."
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
But credit Fitzpatrick for withstanding last Sunday's charge from the American four-time major champion.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
The former Northeastern sensation, Keller’s teammate in the PWHL, once considered too small for serious hockey, withstanding everything Canada had to give.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Capable, even, of withstanding significant exposure to radiation.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
