stands

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First lady Eleanor Roosevelt exhibited laudable courage throughout her life, exemplified by her willingness to take public stands when it was politically dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

There, Chip stands in front of the cheese case for a moment, brushing past the string cheese and the Parmesan shakers before settling on a packet of American singles.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

He noted that Apple’s and Microsoft’s recently announced price hikes on consumer electronics, including Xbox devices, iPads and MacBook Pros, is a trend that stands to benefit SanDisk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“General Hospital,” which airs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu, is in its 64th year and stands as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Dad comes in behind him and winks at me as he stands next to Brie’s chair.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison