Withstands

The physical abuse alone that he withstands is of Scarface caliber and at times comes dangerously close to unbelievable, but that's the beauty of the writing. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But it is a credit to his intellect that the book's significance withstands his dry, textbook-like account of the world's descent into financial crisis, the breaking of that fall and the prescriptions for avoiding a repeat. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The trope even withstands an onslaught of evidence showing the opposite is true. ❋ Alex Gronke (2010)

The lower right ventricle (lower left of map) -- which withstands the greatest biological pressure -- is identified as the Land of Oblivion -- (uh-oh) treacherous terrain that may be crossed via the River of Indulgence on the steamboat Moimeme, which passes through the city of the same name in The Land of Selfishness. ❋ Suzanne O'Malley (2012)

As he withstands tear gas, stun grenades, beatings and rubber bullets (eventually replaced by live ammunition), he displays just as much physical bravery as the trigger-happy terrorist. ❋ Ann Hornaday (2010)

Character and integrity still count in this state and we shall see if Mr. Miller withstands the scrutiny he deserves to receive in the weeks leading up to the general election. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Alby withstands Bill's insistence that the UEB overturn his purchase of the HomePlus plot. ❋ Mark Blankenship (2011)

One test involves a drop tower, a guillotine-like contraption that smashes steel to see how it withstands impact. ❋ Robert Guy Matthews (2011)

Pfizer's victory, if it withstands any appeals—will give it a much-needed financial boost during a tough stretch of years ahead. ❋ Peter Loftus (2011)

Not dictate any specific policies or regulations, but instead would allow Congress to pass campaign finance reform legislation that withstands constitutional challenges. ❋ Ed Koch (2011)

It looks so fragile that I wonder how it withstands being manhandled that way. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Begonias are the flower that best withstands the toil and the dirt; it's hard to be a plant on Park Avenue," Ms. Ternes stated flatly. ❋ Ralph Gardner Jr. (2011)