Sandcastles stood proud, defying the tide.

Meaning: The sandcastles stayed up even though the waves kept coming in.

Choice of Words: Sandcastles are structures made of sand, typically built by children on beaches. Stood means to be in an upright position. Proud means feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction about something. Defying means to resist or oppose something. Tide is the rising and falling of the sea level.

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