stand
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Instead, the metric is where they stand in absolute terms — based mostly on testing conducted in the 11th grade.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“Asia continues to stand out as one of the more compelling long-term opportunities, driven by corporate reform, intra-Asia trade, AI infrastructure, and consumption upgrades,” it says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
But a myriad of hurdles stand in the way of widespread deployment.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The smoky cucumber salad offers a refreshing contrast, while the pork belly rice bowl is rich and satisfying enough to stand as a meal on its own.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
There was a small potato cellar beneath the kitchen floor: they enlarged the trapdoor letting into it, put a large rug on top of it, and moved the kitchen table to stand on this spot.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
