Example sentences of "[be] [adj] stand the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | 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 . |
2 | You would n't be able to stand the sight or sound of yourself after a week . ’ |
3 | He wondered if he would be able to stand the lodging house for much longer . |
4 | Out of form over a long period , Lyle did not feel that he would be able to stand the pressure . |
5 | Can you imagine the effect on a monthly medal field if the members dropped out on the basis that they had not been playing well and they felt they were unable to stand the pressure ? |
6 | Should we not remind the House that that legislation was supposed to stand the test of time ? |
7 | While he soldiered on , wife Norma was unable to stand the pace . |