Example sentences of "[adj] stand the [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | when they are not fit to stand the journey to the wards straight away . ’ |
2 | Should we not remind the House that that legislation was supposed to stand the test of time ? |
3 | Nannerl must certainly have a fur rug for the journey , or she will not be able to stand the cold in a half-open coach . |
4 | Over the years I was to meet Irish women who , unable to stand the barrages of racism , distorted and changed their accents in order to pass . |
5 | But against that stood the report of his excellent behaviour over the last month . |