Related Clues:
- Going over a river stops bears
- Dries up without a river or brooks
- Bears stop by river to get a bit of salmon
- Stands by - carollers
- Takes a while to wear off
- Toughs it out
- Lasts
- Has a long shelf life
- Missing leader censured dancing bears
- Is on hold, say
- Stands the test of time
- Makes it to the finish
- Itinerant carol-singers
- Girl ensnares gent finally and carries on
- Stays the course, but not necessarily in first place