stand for
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As Sicairos packs up his coffee stand for the day, flies are landing on his tables and his body.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham sought allies everywhere to stand for U.S. interests and support freedom across the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
But who is Bev Craig, what has she done, and what does she stand for?
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
At the civil trial in Burbank, just months after the criminal acquittal, Dubin grilled the 72-year-old actor on the stand for seven days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
For the pictures, we had a simple white screen for a backdrop, and people could sit or stand for their portrait, whatever made them feel comfortable.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
