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[stand] / stænd /






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“Like last year, we won’t back down. We will stand with Mayor Bass, the County Board of Supervisors, and housing providers to fight these attacks.”

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

I stand beside him, watching him work, and can’t help but notice that the grand prize is, in fact, a giant green lizard.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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