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Old 26-Dec-2007, 15:38
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Smile I can't bear to see my dear friend in such pain.

I can't bear to see my dear friend in such pain.
I can't stand to see my dear friend suffering such pain.



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I can't bear to see my dear friend in such pain.
I can't stand to see my dear friend suffering such pain.



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Yes! Both sentences indicate that your friend is experiencing significant pain.

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