stand
Example Sentences
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Later, he would stand on stage in Nyon, delighting in the matchups for the Champions League knockout rounds, and then return to his quiet job as UEFA’s general secretary.
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
They hope that includes the protected Torrey pine stand, which is one of the rarest pine species in the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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
Father would stand at his vantage point on the platform almost on tiptoe with the joy of precision, holding his pocket watch and a pad and pencil.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
