Words similar to withstand

Example sentences for: withstand

How can you use “withstand” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

This paper focuses on changes the United States Postal Service would make if it had the freedom to position itself to withstand competition in all of its markets.
"Look, people, the whole point of the study was to see how well endangered condors could withstand the Ebola virus."
Their first government had failed, and it remained uncertain whether the fragile new one could withstand challenges to its legitimacy.
Their reversal of fortune was preordained, because their doctrine could not withstand the responsibility that came with success.
For example, the agency is working with local governments and the building industry to strengthen building codes so that structures will be better able to withstand disasters.