Example sentences of "can stand [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | These people never realize that I can stand a row better than any of them , he thought . |
| 2 | SO WE 'RE here in the snakepit , the triangular enclave towards the rear of Metallica 's ( by any standards remarkable ) stage-set in which the chosen few can stand a sweat 's breath from their heroes and risk a perforated eardrum from the pyrotechnics that are periodically unleashed just over one 's left shoulder . |
| 3 | ‘ If they can stand dogs piddling on them they can stand a bit o' paint . ’ |
| 4 | Some veg , like chicory and potatoes , can stand a lot of mustard in the dressing . |
| 5 | ‘ My sensibilities can stand a lot of outrage , ’ he returned . |
| 6 | Do n't see how you can stand the celibacy when you do n't have to . |
| 7 | Smart-drugs are all right if you can stand the colour and the stench of your piss while you 're doing ‘ em . |
| 8 | I found an Englishman wandering round asking if he could help ; I said , ‘ If you can stand the sight of blood , and filthy bandages , without being sick come on , but if you are sick you 'll have to clean it up yourself ! ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Well , if you 're sure you can stand the sight of me … |
| 10 | First came the decision to award Esther Rantzen a new contract worth £1.2m when the consensus is that few people can stand the sight of her . |
| 11 | Nevertheless , the variety provided by the five levels makes this a good investment if you can stand the frustration of repeating earlier levels , time after time . |
| 12 | If you can stand the dressing room tomfoolery |
| 13 | If you hot foot it whatever the weather , there 's only one watch that can stand the pace . |
| 14 | And if you have what it takes and can stand the pace , a jolly good salary . |
| 15 | And I think er I think it 's that what worries you sometimes , you know er er If it can stand the pace , but as I say . |
| 16 | If you can stand the pace and the heat , Bangkok is a very rewarding place to visit , although it may make you feel like taking a week afterwards to lie on a beach and recover . |
| 17 | ‘ Do n't worry , I can stand the pace . |
| 18 | I can stand the pace all right . |
| 19 | Because , if so , I do n't know how you can stand the pace ! ’ |
| 20 | The economy can stand the strain too : a 5 per cent drop in the GNP this year is deemed manageable . |
| 21 | The economy can stand the strain too : a 5 per cent drop in the GNP this year is deemed manageable . |
| 22 | While this inflation lasts , it is possible for these agribusinessmen to live superficially well if their nerves can stand the strain , and their real capital , the soil , survive such prodigal exploitation . |
| 23 | [ In talking about continued home care ] I can stand the strain at the moment , but I do n't know for how long I can go on . |
| 24 | He goes out alone … and sometimes he goes to the bank and draws out large sums of money … it 's worse than dealing with a child … the most wearing part is the mental strain , not the washing and things like that ; it 's the having to take the lead all the time … [ 24 ; 1H I can stand the strain at the moment , but I ca n't say for how long . |
| 25 | If you can stand the strain of the noise and diesel engine all that way . |
| 26 | Alternatively , you can stand the trays in shallow water until the compost surface appears moist . |
| 27 | If the bookshelf can stand the weight , readers will find themselves dipping into the mass of information which is ideal for both research and casual reading . |
| 28 | When you trust your people , they can stand the challenge . |
| 29 | If you can stand the heat , get into the Kitchens . |
| 30 | Mayor who can stand the heat |