They will survive just fine without government funding. They are both beloved and will be supported by private funding.
In the phrase "survive just fine," the words "survive" and "just fine" are not contradictory. "Survive" means to continue existing or to endure a difficult situation, and "just fine" means adequately or without problems. Together, they suggest the organization will continue to exist without serious trouble, which is a coherent and logical statement—not contradictory.
"The Air India flight 171 passenger survived just fine after visiting the hospital."
You clearly don't, or you wouldn't have mistakenly thought that phrase represented an oxymoron.
> "The Air India flight 171 passenger survived just fine after visiting the hospital."
No need to introduce a completely arbitrary sentence in some attempt to justify your mistake. Just accept that you were wrong and try not to make that mistake again. It's easy.
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