Examples of withstand

• Several were relatively young or had a young spouse, and their labour sustained a capital base sufficient to withstand one health or economic crisis.

• Without the protection offered by college walls and communal discipline, how would scholars withstand temptations and distractions and devote themselves to higher things?

• Phonograph cylinders were made of wax, and thus only withstood a very limited number of replayings before the groove was worn.

• Large structures for offshore exploration must be able to withstand the forces due to powerful storm waves.

• It is a technique that establishes relationships, helps to withstand conformity, and builds bridges.

• Although strong enough to withstand it domestically, his influence as the de facto foreign minister of the country was eroded.

• Other organic farmers explained that crop diversification and timing of planting helps them withstand threats from conventional agriculture induced pests and diseases.

• The association, however, is in its infancy, and has not ventured into significant collective action to withstand competition.