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n. - (of living things) capable of normal growth and development; Capable of being done in a practical and useful way.

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  • Losing Orton is about losing long-term viability, which is why I like John's question so much last night.
  • The other candidates including John Edwards don't appear to have received what they call viability, 15 percent of the 164 people who have gathered in this one caucus.
  • But questions remain around the long-term viability of the
  • What is the real story for long-term viability and growth?
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