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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

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

Four destinations stand out from the travel-search provider’s data, he said.

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 choose three more tiles from the bag to replace the R and two E’s I just used and arrange them on my tile stand.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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