stand over

Example Sentences

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Love said he had decided to use the clause as in his role as a teacher he feels the "need to be able to stand over everything" he tells his pupils.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Lawyer Keith Davidson concluded his testimony Thursday after spending nearly 6 1/2 hours on the stand over two days.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Jay Batongbacal, director of the Manila-based Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, said the joint patrol with the United States showed the Manila was making a stand over the South China Sea.

From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2023

And, after they make out in front of that audience, she tells him, “You’re mine forever. Now go stand over there.”

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023

“All the lights are off now. Very good. Please, stand over here.”

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr