| The granite base is intact, and has withstood the constant ravages of time. |
| In one test, the pacemaker withstood a force 40 times that of the earth's gravitational pull. |
| A few courageous legislators have withstood the health industry's blandishments and taken at least baby steps to modify the law. |
| The shield did not look especially strong, but it withstood pressure that would have crushed the man. |
| Any amount of opposing forces can be withstood without any harm to Hinduism. |
| In the game against Army, Air Force withstood a strong start from Army and the teams went in at half-time at nil-all. |
