can't stand
Example Sentences
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Some customers have outright walked away because they can’t stand the stench of the rotting food that remains.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
"He can't stand the people who don't admire him," Stupak said.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I think the inability to seek federal habeas relief would also lead to more people simply giving up on viable claims for immigration relief because they can’t stand to be in detention any longer.”
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
If you can’t stand the heat, better get out of the market’s kitchen.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
I can’t stand the way each crashing wave of undrinkable water mocks us.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
