withstand
Example Sentences
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Many critics noted that their work suffered from selection bias and determinism; a 1991 Newsweek article described it as “an elaborate historical horoscope that will never withstand scholarly scrutiny.”
From Salon
Can he withstand any type of meaningful shot from Joshua?
From BBC
The roof needed to be replaced to withstand heavy snow, hard rain and the golf-ball-sized hail of prairie thunderstorms.
From Salon
But England were powerless to withstand the Australian excellence.
From BBC
Though a strong baht threatens to undermine the already-struggling tourism recovery and undercut exporters’ competitiveness abroad, analysts note that, on the flipside, the currency’s appreciation means it can withstand rate cuts.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
