stand between
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The assailant still appears agitated, and the teacher, an older man, continues to stand between the two and shouts “stop” and “calm down” at the agitated student.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
A 23-over stand between Shakeel and Masood forced Root to try different plans – Lawrence bowled two overs of his off-spin – until the skipper once again summoned the reliable Robinson.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
"No-one can stand between me and home," he states in the trailer.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The sixth-wicket stand between Shanaka and Janith Liyanage produced 52 runs in just 15 balls and proved the turning point, shifting the game firmly Sri Lanka's way.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
Delia, upon hearing her twin sister’s question, pushed her way to the forefront to stand between me and Abuelita.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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