Words similar to withstand

Example sentences for: withstand

How can you use “withstand” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

"My goodness, no politician can withstand their resources," Focus on the Family's James Dobson, the commission's leading gambling opponent, tells me.
The plain façade and sturdy walls were designed to withstand hurricanes and the worst of the summer humidity.
Truth is the basis for the power of a whistleblower, one that can withstand the assault of unprecedented odds against being heard put forth by that sum of political power, expediency, and money.
However, the failure of many to withstand the powerful 1995 Hanshin earthquake that struck the Kobe area exposed the inadequacy of many construction methods and standards.
Newspapers' spin: They'll never get that far , since gun-makers can't withstand the federal onslaught.