can't stand

Example Sentences

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Much of the chatter never moves past a relatively small, dishy circle of political gossips because the supposed misdeeds, while titillating, can’t stand up to rigorous scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It can’t stand in a classroom and check that everyone understands the assignment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

“You can’t stand still. So you take a step, not knowing if the ground will be perfectly firm,” Frederico said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

In his 2012 autobiography, "American Son," Rubio wrote, "I can't stand to hear immigrants described in terms more appropriate to a plague of locusts than human beings."

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

‘Less us all make up now before us goes. I can’t stand this here fighting between us. Less us not ever quarrel no more.’

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers