can't stand
Example Sentences
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But he can’t stand to wear them now, especially since he’s also a vegetarian.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Hints: We love theater, movies, the beach, laughing and food that is divine, but not so rich you can’t stand up after.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
It can’t stand in a classroom and check that everyone understands the assignment.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
"And you can't stand out when you haven't got anything on your CV".
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Aunt Tess looks like she wants to say something more to me, but I can’t stand the idea of lectures, or of someone else telling me how I should or shouldn’t feel about France.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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