stand on

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Historically, the performance of media-stock spinoffs has relied largely on how the separations were viewed — either as splits that could stand on their own feet, or castoffs of undesirable properties.

From MarketWatch

Media analysts say the key is whether such a separation is truly a spinoff of a company that is able to stand on its own, or more of a cast-off of unwanted assets.

From MarketWatch

He’s a terse, stiff, antisocial — or, more precisely, non-social — person who doesn’t stand on ceremony or suffer fools gladly, but who time and again saves the people of Portwenn from life-threatening conditions and accidents or, often, their own foolishness.

From Los Angeles Times

"He used to have to stand on a box and use the rest most of the time," recalls David Lamb, who watched the young Hunter play both in Yeadon and later at the nearby Guiseley Conservative Club.

From BBC

Their books stand on the shelf, all next to each other, and especially Mike.

From Los Angeles Times