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How to use the word withstand in a Sentence?

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We cannot basically have a divided country, and we cannot withstand that.

Joe Manchin

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Admittedly, I bought these because I thought the style was cool, but when I realized they were also a practical purchase, my pending buyer’s remorse disappeared, merrell’s Bravada Cord Wrap Sandals are great pool or beach day sandals that can withstand plenty of splashing. Because of my foot sweating problem, slip-ons and slides are not really options for me, and these securely-fastened sandals keep me stable while the moisture-absorbing footbed keeps me comfortable all day long when hiking in the heat.

Mia Maguire

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Wearing sandals while swimming, snorkeling and boogie-boarding, is essential in many San Diego and Los Angeles spots to prevent cuts and injuries, i also love to hike in various types of terrain, so finding a durable pair that can withstand slippery conditions is essential. I’ve owned the brand’s Hurricane sandals for over a year now, and I wear them non-stop during the spring and summer. When I visit Austin( my second home), I love to wear them swimming at the Barton Springs pool( a non-chlorinated natural spring water pool), which is dangerously slippery thanks to the overgrowth of algae.

Mia Maguire

Found on CNN
1 year ago

You can actually find a lot of 3D-printed buildings in many states, one of the things about printing a second story is you require, you know, the machine … And of course, there are other challenges : structural challenges, logistic challenges when we print a second-story building.The three-bedroom home with wooden framing is about halfway finished and is being sold to a family, who wish to remain anonymous, she said.The project is a two-year collaboration by Hannah, Peri 3D Construction and Cive, a construction engineering company.Hikmat Zerbe, Cives head of structural engineering, hopes the innovative technique can one day help more quickly and cheaply build multifamily homes.In addition, concrete can withstand the hurricanes, heavy storms and other severe weather in Texas that is becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.And since the printer does all the heavy lifting, less workers are needed at the construction site.

Leslie Lok

Found on Reuters
1 year ago

We feel the economy is very strong and will be able to withstand tighter monetary policy.

Jerome Powell

Found on CNN
1 year ago

This type of work really matters, corals selected for restoration might, for example, be more resistant to warmer ocean temperatures and bleaching, exhibit skeletal properties that are able to withstand more intense wave energy, or traits that might make them more resistant to disease or other environmental stressors.

Thomas Frazer

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Usually, most laboratory-grown muscle stem cells die when transplanted, but these cells are in a deep resting state we call ketone-induced deep quiescence that allows them to withstand many kinds of stress.

Thomas Rando

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

There has been no doubt that it has been a rocky start to the year, powell struck a positive note about the strength of the economy and the market's ability to withstand rate hikes.

Angelo Kourkafas

Found on CNN
2 years ago

He miscalculated about the West. I think he thought that... there would be some scolding, maybe a couple of sanctions, but he could withstand it, and he could continue, and he could move on, instead, he has inspired a resurgence of North Atlantic Treaty Organization. And the West is united in opposition and trying to provide not only sort of strengthening North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the flank countries on Ukraine's border, but also in providing support to Ukraine.

Marie Yovanovitch

Found on CNN
2 years ago

If these things are so important, they ought to be able to withstand debate.

Tom Coker

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Laundrie’s body was described as skeletal ‘remains’ and the FBI needed dental records to identify him. The human body can withstand water and wildlife better than paper.

The FBI

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Top 7 things for an entrepreneur are: passion, vision, obsession, salesmanship, compassion, contagious energy and resilience. If you have them, you will be able to withstand any weather.

Sandeep Aggarwal

added by letsdroomer
2 years ago

Southern Live oak, Quercus Virginiana -- large canopy trees, can withstand occasional floods and hurricanes and are resistant to salt spray, provide habitat for birds and a variety of moss and bromeliads in South Florida.

Penni Redford

Found on CNN
2 years ago

If they think they have a claim, if they think this is new information that can withstand scrutiny by a court.

David Becker

Found on CNN
2 years ago

As Chief of SLED, I continue to urge the public to be patient and let this investigation take its course. Investigative decisions we make throughout this case and any potentially related case must ultimately withstand the scrutiny of the criminal justice process, as with all cases, SLED is committed to conducting a professional, thorough, and impartial criminal investigation, no matter where the facts lead us.

Mark Keel

Found on CNN
2 years ago

This case is complex, and we will not rush this or any investigation. Investigative decisions we make throughout this case must withstand the scrutiny of the criminal justice process. SLED agents continue to interview possible witnesses, collect and process potential evidence, and investigate every lead with the same diligence we devote to every case, sLED agents are working tirelessly with our partners to build a case against any person responsible for the murders of Alex Murdaugh to ensure that justice is served.

Mark Keel

Found on CNN
2 years ago

We're well ahead because my reputation is pretty well established in the minds of most Alabama voters. And so they're going to have to drag me down, if I'm able to withstand those negative attack ads … if we get the truth out in response to those attack ads, and the public can look at the attack words and our words, they'll fairly quickly discern who's telling the truth and who is not.

Mo Brooks

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

It is hard for me to imagine that we will ever have an electrical infrastructure -- or other types of infrastructure as well -- that can withstand a storm of this severity without any disruptions. But we know we can minimize those disruptions.

John Bel Edwards

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The first-in-class aircraft carrier was designed using advanced computer modeling methods, testing, and analysis to ensure the ship is hardened to withstand battle conditions, and these shock trials provide data used in validating the shock hardness of the ship.

The Navy

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Our report is the hardest proof as of today that multicellular animals could withstand tens of thousands of years in cryptobiosis, the state of almost completely arrested metabolism.

Stas Malavin

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Therapy has equipped me to be able to take on anything he said, that’s why I’m here now, that’s why my wife is here now. Without therapy and without doing the work, we would not be able to withstand this. I’ve never had any anger through this, I’ve always had compassion.

Prince Harry

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

They have been through this before and they will withstand, if need be, if they're isolated again.

Elina Noor

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Few men have virtue enough to withstand the highest bidder.

George Washington

added by ValidVibes
3 years ago

A mud hut cannot withstand great shocks.

Proverb

added by anonymous
3 years ago

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