survive until
Frequency: 6.68.2 per million words
to continue to live or exist up to a particular point in time
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Examples (10)
- The ancient manuscript was carefully preserved to survive until today.
- We hope the fragile ecosystem can survive until the rainy season begins.
- The old house managed to survive until the storm passed.
- Many species of plants survive until spring by lying dormant.
- The soldiers were ordered to survive until reinforcements arrived.
- With careful rationing, they believed they could survive until help came.
- The traditional craft is struggling to survive until a new generation takes interest.
- She worked tirelessly to ensure the community would survive until the crisis was over.
- Archaeologists are trying to find a way for the ruins to survive until further study.
- The small business fought hard to survive until the economic downturn ended.