Related Clues:

• Tolerates unending rudeness? Not right!
• Going over a river stops bears
• Dries up without a river or brooks
• Bears stop by river to get a bit of salmon
• Toughs it out
• Lasts
• Missing leader censured dancing bears
• Stands the test of time
• Stands and puts up with bears
• Supports goal you expressed with resolution
• On the base, nursed sick bears
• Ensured (anag.)
• Remains firm
• Suffers, made to conclude certain changes are needed