Answer: survived

AnswerCrossword Clue
SURVIVEDMade it through
SURVIVEDDidn't get voted off
survivedManage to keep going in difficult circumstances
survivedContinue to live or exist, esp. in spite of danger or hardship
survivedSURVIVE, to remain in existence
survivedRemain alive after the death of (a particular person)
survivedContinue to live or exist in spite of (an accident or ordeal)