as in survivance
uninterrupted or lasting life
The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.
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But unlike our relationship with pets, who are wholly dependent on us for love and survival, our relationship with AI is not teaching us any lessons of empathy or responsibility.
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Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Given that many cardiac arrest events happen outside of a hospital or medical setting, swift intervention by a bystander can be the difference between survival and a poor outcome.
—Peace Madueme, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Recommended Peace Amid Gaza ceasefire’s uncertainty, Palestinians focus on survival
A transitional government, named last year, was tasked with reforming the constitution and convening elections before the end of 2025.
—Linnea Fehrm, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
His health showed steady, although gradual, improvements after a weekend respiratory crisis and kidney complications raised concerns about his survival.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Given that many cardiac arrest events happen outside of a hospital or medical setting, swift intervention by a bystander can be the difference between survival and a poor outcome.
—Peace Madueme, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Recommended Peace Amid Gaza ceasefire’s uncertainty, Palestinians focus on survival
A transitional government, named last year, was tasked with reforming the constitution and convening elections before the end of 2025.
—Linnea Fehrm, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2025
His health showed steady, although gradual, improvements after a weekend respiratory crisis and kidney complications raised concerns about his survival.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/survival. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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