can't stand
Example Sentences
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Stevens: I mean, you can’t stand next to Billy Idol onstage in a flannel shirt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
In another interview, with NBC News, he said, “I can’t stand my voice.”
From Slate • Apr. 18, 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
I can’t stand tall—what if they see me?
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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