Example sentences of "be [adj] stand the [noun] " 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 . |