withstand in the PONS Dictionary

withstand Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be able to withstand knocks
to withstand temptation
to withstand rough treatment

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
However, because the platform was originally built for oil, the firewalls were designed to resist fire rather than withstand explosions.
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The covered flashpan also provided some ability to withstand bad weather.
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The amount of energy storable in molecular spring is limited by the value of deformation the molecule can withstand until it undergoes chemical change.
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He can withstand high amounts of concussive force, and is virtually bulletproof.
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Improving the resiliency of the global financial system requires protections that enable the system to withstand singular institutional and market failures.
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These fibers give elastic cartilage great flexibility so that it is able to withstand repeated bending.
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The actual physical structure of the board can withstand much greater force equivalent to around 300 kg (660 pounds).
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There are also concerns that quakes may damage underground gas, oil, and water lines and wells that were not designed to withstand earthquakes.
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The suits also have some shielding, the ability of which to withstand attack depending on the quiality of the armor.
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A feedthrough electrical connection may have to withstand considerable pressure difference across its length.
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