adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
durable goods
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
more
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My work tends to be more durable than artistic.
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He points out that as well as being more durable than paint, epoflex contains no solvents and so is non-polluting.
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The higher the number, the harder, more durable the materials.
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As the foil plating was thicker it may have been found more durable than mercury plating.
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Cotton is warmer and more durable but heavier.
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Latex foam is a better choice than polyurethane as it's more durable and offers better support.
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He said that bells were really no more durable than anything else.
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He could have found a much more durable and attractive later edition for £20-£30.
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The strength can be 6:1, or for the most durable surface, 3:1 may be used.
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The most durable of these novel social experiments was the Mormon Church.
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This material was most durable and the powdered marble imparted a brilliance to the finished surface.
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Many of the most durable brands were born because of television's wide reach.
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However, the generally obtainable varieties are classed as very durable , even without preservatives.
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In addition to its very light weight, it was very durable .
■ NOUN
goods
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In two to three weeks, Ehrlich said, the Commerce Department plans publish statistics on durable goods orders and construction spending.
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Carpets, building products, furniture and other durable goods all began to see downshifting during the fourth quarter.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Bronze is harder and more durable than tin.
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Plastic window frames are more durable than wood.
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The roofs are constructed from heavy and durable timbers, usually teak or mahogany.
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We hope to have created a durable peace between the two countries.
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What you need for Africa is a simple, durable and inexpensive vehicle.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Being made of metal, often precious metal, coins have tended to survive much better than less durable objects.
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Families on supplementary benefit, now income support, are likely to borrow to buy items of clothing or durable household goods.
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He was tough, he was genuine, he was durable , he was versatile.
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Instructions for use and durable labelling and supportive information must be supplied in document form.
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Melamine boards aren't as durable as wood or polythene and as they wear, they can absorb bacteria.
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Second, and more important, they were mass-produced out of durable materials and so have survived in large numbers.
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The M14 was very reliable and durable , single shot or auto.
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They are not durable like rocks.