stands
Example Sentences
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The debate has drawn national attention because UC now stands nearly alone among many elite institutions — in particular, private ones that it often ranks alongside for research prowess and undergraduate education.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"I also hope that our response reassures the public that policing stands ready to respond and take action to keep all of our communities and the public safe."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Reid points out, because “Japanese inflation has been relatively low globally, while its currency slumped, Japan now stands out among its developed market peers as being extremely cheap when converting to dollars .”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The fossil is now part of the Museum of the Rockies' paleontology collection, where one extraordinary feature immediately stands out: a broken tyrannosaur tooth remains lodged in the animal's face.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
She opens her eyes, then rubs them and stands up as her mother emerges from a bathroom.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
