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Meanings of durable in English

Existing for a long time.

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Very long lasting.

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Capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay.

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Usage of durable in English
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Successful crisis management was no guarantee of durable reform, the President added.
The Irish Times
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But Facebook's control of consumers' information and attention is substantial and durable.
Wired
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Natural biominerals are often elaborate in detail but light, durable and strong.
Radio NZ
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Do you agree that durable industries no longer provide long-term job security?
BBC
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It had taken a century to work out a durable border settlement.
The white war: life and death on the italian front 1915-1919
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First, governments must prioritise health for a durable exit from the pandemic.
The Guardian
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Data on December durable goods, which are seen rising, is also expected.
Reuters
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Bariatric surgeries result in superior and more durable weight loss than dieting.
Pubmed
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On a per-route cost basis, these durable picks average out just fine.
Rock and Ice Magazine
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The patient remains well with a durable recovery 7 years after presentation.
Pubmed
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None of the patients in the durable response group received rescue medications.
Reuters
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I wanted something durable yet easy to take apart and put together.
NY Magazine
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The result is a durable, well-cushioned product that absorbs shock incredibly well.
Climbing Magazine
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But the intensive group fared better, with longer and more durable responses.
The emperor of all maladies: a biography of cancer
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In the end, this means that the only durable industry is yourself.
BBC
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But an unchecked increase would lead to durable oversupply and lower prices.
Reuters
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Durable across language varieties
Ireland
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
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