withstand

Example Sentences

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"When we bought the place, we knew we were vulnerable but we didn't realise just how vulnerable, although the sea defences withstood the majority of it."

From BBC

"If they don't have the hours to withstand that, then they aren't getting the income that they need and they start cutting out all of their luxuries."

From BBC

Still, ”you have to be able to withstand the volatility, which is likely to remain high.”

From MarketWatch

Still, ”you have to be able to withstand the volatility, which is likely to remain high.”

From MarketWatch

She’s like, “Oh, I have the mental fortitude to withstand this temporary blow.”

From Los Angeles Times