withstanding
Meaning
of Withstand
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Concepts, like individuals, have their histories, and are just as incapable of withstanding the ravages of time as are individuals.
Concepts, like individuals, have their histories and are just as incapable of withstanding the ravages of time as are individuals. But in and through all this they retain a kind of homesickness for the scenes of their childhood.
In terms of withstanding incredible amounts of pain - both physical and emotional - I don't think there's any better training than ballet.
When I'm writing a song, it's just me and the songwriters. Then when the song is done, there are publishers that hear it, then people in my management, then my wife and my boys and my friends, and if they're all lovin' it, it's kind of withstanding all the criticism I need.
Architecture and attractions Much of Iqaluit's architecture is functional designed to minimize material costs, while retaining heat and withstanding the climate.
Aside from environmental issues, simply withstanding corrosion and biological fouling pose engineering challenges.