1.  A recurring street figure who survives brutal treatment seems more symbolic than actual.

2.  If it is applied too late, on the other hand, weeds that have already sprouted have a good chance of surviving the treatment.

3.  Initially, some bacteria may be naturally resistant, and they will survive treatment and multiply.

4.  It says the cities also were negligent for never warning that some types of bacteria could survive treatment and play havoc with pipes.

5.  Many patients survive treatment for their primary cancers, only to die when tumors spread to their livers, ter Haar said.

6.  Surprisingly, if the embryos survive this rude treatment, they seem to develop into normal babies.

7.  Scientists are convinced that bacteria and viruses that survive the treatment to pollute sea water are responsible for illnesses ranging from upset stomachs and sore throats to hepatitis.