stand over
Example Sentences
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Love said he had decided to use the clause as in his role as a teacher he feels the "need to be able to stand over everything" he tells his pupils.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
Casey Higgins sparred on the witness stand over what information the consulting firm provided to the councilman’s office about possible conflicts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
Lawyer Keith Davidson concluded his testimony Thursday after spending nearly 6 1/2 hours on the stand over two days.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2024
Jay Batongbacal, director of the Manila-based Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, said the joint patrol with the United States showed the Manila was making a stand over the South China Sea.
From Reuters ● Nov. 21, 2023
When these areas become frozen solid, some herons don’t seem to catch on and often will stand over a frozen stream for days waiting for the fish to return.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
