Example sentences of "[modal v] not stand [adv prt] [prep] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | A DoH source describes cases where a decision is taken not to record an interview because the child 's lack of English , learning difficulty , or age mean workers believe the evidence may not stand up under cross examination . |
2 | Mikkelborg 's composition probably would not stand up without Davis , but then it was not designed to . |
3 | Yet the Imperial side of the argument — whatever view may be taken of the fiscal , economic and domestic — would not stand up to examination . |
4 | There were fears that statements made by Belgian security service officers would not stand up in court . |
5 | But it will not stand up to detergent . |
6 | It will not stand up to examination by the electorate in the coming election campaign . |