Sentence examples for durable instinct from inspiring English sources

But Mitko is a wily manipulator, motivated at times, perhaps, by genuine affection for the narrator, and at other moments by a durable instinct for self-protection.

And durable?

Durable, yes.

They're pretty durable.

It's durable, too.

They are durable.

A nice durable cardboard.

CITIES are durable.

Or more durable.

Durable covering, you say?

He's pretty durable".