can't stand
Example Sentences
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“It doesn’t have to be: OK, you can’t touch the tree, or, we’re going to whack the tree back so much that you can’t stand to look at it,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Idol: Look at Pink Floyd: David Gilmour and Roger Waters can’t stand being in the same room, let alone make music.
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
“Don’t lie to me, I can’t stand it.”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
