stand on
Example Sentences
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I called A&W Restaurants’ headquarters in Lexington, Ky. I reached the chairman, Kevin Bazner, 71, and started blathering on about Camp Golden Eagle and the stand on Highway 51.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Western countries have pushed Modi hard to take a clear stand on the war - but Delhi has largely stayed neutral, urging dialogue to end the war instead.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Instagram boss Adam Mosseri took the stand on Tuesday as the trial entered its second week.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
They’re especially helpful for postural control — you have to maintain good posture to stand on one leg — whereas dynamic exercises mean you’re maintaining control while moving through space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
That afternoon, Tía Zimbul clutches my arm as we step out and stand on the deck.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
