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bear up against
verb as in weather
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The utmost circumspection became necessary, and the young preacher had to bear up against much strife and opposition.
But when these flattering hopes vanished, did he, and did my mother bear up against so unexpected a calamity?
She could bear up against her suspense and agitation no longer; she rose, threw on her robe de nuit, and descended the stairs.
I can bear up against the unbroken gloom of my future; I could not endure the changeful light of a delusive hope.'
He tries to be cheerful and bear up against such a continuation of troubles, but oh!
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On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to bear up against, such as: get through, overcome, resist, ride out, suffer, and surmount.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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