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stand between

VERB
separate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break up cut off insulate
STRONG
assign classify comb compartment compartmentalize discriminate distribute group interval intervene island order seclude sequester sift sort space winnow
WEAK
close off draw apart put on one side rope off single out split up
Antonyms
STRONG
disorder disorganize keep mix up
WEAK
combine desegregate join marry mix unite
VERB
split up
Synonyms
WEAK
break off break up come apart detach disband disconnect divide divorce go separate ways group part part company rope off seclude sever sort undo

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As the dust settles on her unexpected candidacy, political observers are assessing Raman’s prospects — both her strengths and the obstacles that stand between her and the mayor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Furthermore, it aims to centralize supervision of market infrastructure, such as central counterparties, which stand between buyers and sellers of financial instruments to mitigate risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Three fundamental problems stand between automation and actual reasoning:

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

A 159-run first-wicket stand between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran set up Afghanistan for a nine-run victory over Zimbabwe on Sunday and a 3-0 sweep of a Twenty20 series.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

For years the villagers had lived with her, eaten her food and allowed her to stand between them and the outside world.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer