stands
Example Sentences
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Last month Burnham floated the prospect of lifting the ban on football fans drinking in the stands, though it was quickly clarified that this is not in fact government policy.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Share of U.S. adults that say businesses should take public stands on current events, down from 51% last year, according to a poll by Gallup and Bentley University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
A teacher stands between the students, and the boy on the ground slowly gets up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
"Germany stands firmly by Israel's side. Our Israeli friends can count on our commitment to ensuring that such a crime never happens again," Merz said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
The Colonel stands and escorts me to the door.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
