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Common collocations with survival in American Collocation

survival noun uncountable

US /sərˈvaɪv(ə)l/

for a long/short time

indefinite
long-term
prolonged
short-term

Against Breast Cancer is a charitable organisation that funds research work into long-term survival.

future

continued
future

As long as this demand continues, the future survival of this species remains under threat.

types of survival

business
national
personal
physical
political

What exactly do we mean when we talk of national survival?

cause survival

assure
determine
ensure
guarantee
promote
secure

Building in stone did not guarantee survival of the castle.

threaten or reduce survival

endanger
reduce
threaten

Kangaroo killing now seriously threatens the long-term survival of the target species.

extend survival

enhance
extend
improve
increase
prolong

Matluba’s chances of survival were enhanced by what her midwives and obstetrician had learned only weeks before.

affect survival

affect
influence

The type of surgery performed did not influence survival in this group of patients.

fight for survival

battle for
compete for
fight for
struggle for

The people are all struggling for survival and dignity.

The loss of one of his own men and most of his supplies turned a hazardous trek into a fight for survival.