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[stand] / stænd /






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But a myriad of hurdles stand in the way of widespread deployment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

We have had learning experiences with that, and so what we can do going forward is be more clear about the things that we do believe and stand by.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Many employees at Starbase stand to make small fortunes, injecting immense wealth into a region already straining to accommodate Musk’s grand ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The former housing secretary has not declared that she would stand in any Labour leadership contest but she is now using her freedom to push publicly for policy changes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At the front of the crowd, a microphone was on a stand at the back of the building.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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