can't stand

Example Sentences

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The first part is a huge number of people say they can’t stand him, they hate him, they don’t know what he’s doing on the radio.

From Salon

Lowe has previously talked about his essentials as far as properties are concerned, telling “Property Brothers” stars Jonathan and Drew Scott that he can’t stand homes that don’t offer natural light.

From MarketWatch

Crockett called Greene an “instigator” who can’t stand a taste of her own medicine.

From Salon

As Harry Truman famously said, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”

From Salon

“Governments can’t stand and do nothing, but it’s likely in future shocks, governments will have to take trade-offs seriously.”

From The Wall Street Journal