withstand a challenge

Frequency: 6.58.0 per million words

to be strong enough not to be harmed or destroyed by a challenge

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Examples (10)

  • The ancient castle was built to withstand any challenge from invaders.
  • Our business model is robust enough to withstand the challenge of a changing market.
  • The prime minister's authority successfully withstood a serious challenge from his rivals.
  • Her theory has withstood every challenge from the scientific community for decades.
  • It remains to be seen if the new software can withstand the challenge of real-world use.
  • Their friendship was strong enough to withstand the challenge of distance and time.
  • The champion must now withstand the challenge from a younger, more aggressive opponent.
  • The country's democratic institutions were tested but ultimately withstood the challenge to their legitimacy.
  • Engineered to be durable, the bridge should withstand the challenge of extreme weather.
  • He wasn't sure if his resolve would withstand the challenge of constant temptation.