stand between
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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
The theory behind the effort is simple: We can renew the promise of American opportunity by removing outdated regulations that stand between entrepreneurs and the capital they need to succeed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
Three fundamental problems stand between automation and actual reasoning:
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2025
The platform for India was laid by a 155-run opening stand between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, who accelerated quickly once they got themselves in.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2025
If you stand between two mirrors—in a barber shop, say—you see a large number of images of yourself, each the reflection of another.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
