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Recent Examples of survivable
Still, tornadoes are survivable – and simple safety precautions can greatly increase security.
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Danish Bajwa, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2024
Jane Figueiredo, a researcher at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and one of the co-authors of the report, says treatments and better detection methods have made even highly lethal cancers like lung or melanoma much more survivable.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Sep. 2024
Such transfers could stabilize a fragile nuclear balance if the emerging nuclear powers acquired more survivable arsenals as a result.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2011
The researchers focused on the Delta wave because the virus had become more survivable and predictable by that point.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Danish Bajwa, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2024
Jane Figueiredo, a researcher at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and one of the co-authors of the report, says treatments and better detection methods have made even highly lethal cancers like lung or melanoma much more survivable.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Sep. 2024
Such transfers could stabilize a fragile nuclear balance if the emerging nuclear powers acquired more survivable arsenals as a result.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2011
The researchers focused on the Delta wave because the virus had become more survivable and predictable by that point.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for survivable
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Because of their thoughtful generosity and mindful giving, our nonprofit has made great strides toward making South Florida the most livable and thriving place in the country for the LGBTQ community.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Wow Factor There are so many tiny touches that make this a perfectly livable home.Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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That mindset permanently shifted one fall, when impulsively hacking my near waist-length hair to my chin had an unexpected outcome: The dark, cold months were much more bearable.Grace McCarty, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
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The ease of forgoing this one article of clothing somehow makes running errands in the winter more bearable.The Editors, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 2024
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Surely the acquisition cost of such players would, across the board, be tolerable if the club determines that a short-term boost to its puck-moving options is required.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, amounts less than the tolerable upper intake level of 4,000 IU could also have a negative impact over time.217 Vitamin D supplements may interact with some medications, including diuretics, statins, steroids, and Orlistat (a weight-loss drug).Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Survivable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survivable. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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