stand between
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The assailant still appears agitated, and the teacher, an older man, continues to stand between the two and shouts “stop” and “calm down” at the agitated student.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Earlier, a 176-run stand between Farhan and Fakhar Zaman had given Pakistan hope of delivering what had seemed a big ask on paper.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The sixth-wicket stand between Shanaka and Janith Liyanage produced 52 runs in just 15 balls and proved the turning point, shifting the game firmly Sri Lanka's way.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 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The theory behind the effort is simple: We can renew the promise of American opportunity by removing outdated regulations that stand between entrepreneurs and the capital they need to succeed.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
Notably, there isn’t a chair in the study left for me, so I’m forced to stand between my parents as Father Masego addresses them again.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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