Read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Question

Of 160 professional football players interviewed as part of a recent Associated Press survey, half said that they have suffered at least one concussion while playing. Many acknowledged that they had remained in a game despite feeling "dazed" or "woozy" or experiencing blurred vision. Generally, players do not want to consult team physicians about possible concussions. Some players were willing to sacrifice their future well-being for the sake of a paycheck. Some admitted to hiding their head injuries out of fear of letting down the team. Others feared losing a roster spot. The NFL does not offer guaranteed contracts to its players.
Some football players
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bypass
exaggerate
reveal
withstand
injuries for job security.

Answer 1

The best word to complete the sentence is "withstand."

So the completed sentence would read: "Some football players withstand injuries for job security."