The sandcastle stood tall despite the crashing waves.

Meaning: The structure made of sand, usually built by children on the beach, remained in an upright position and was high in height even though the waves were making a loud, sudden noise as they hit the land.

Choice of Words: Sandcastle is a structure made of sand, usually built by children on the beach. Stood means to be in an upright position. Tall means high in height. Despite means in spite of something else. Crashing means making a loud, sudden noise when hitting something. Waves are the large bodies of water that move across the surface of the ocean or a lake.

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