stand between
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In the background, a no war, no peace stand between the U.S. and Iran continues, but investors increasingly focus on economic data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 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
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
New Zealand posted 215-7 after being put in to bat thanks to a century stand between openers Seifert, who hit 62 off 36 balls, and Devon Conway, who struck 44, in Visakhapatnam.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
“I’m not going to let that boy stand between me and what is rightfully mine!”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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