stand on
Example Sentences
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The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court “needs no part of this. The Hawaiʻi Constitution was built to stand on its own. And so it does.”
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
"I prefer to play with Lego at home with the kids. I prefer to stand on a truck with everyone together. That is more fun and it looks more professional," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Along the city’s waterfront, hundreds of people paid $52 to stand on a barge and watch the game on a scoreboard-sized TV.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Remove your shoes and socks, please. You’ll need to stand on it with your bare feet for the Magic-Meter to work properly.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
