stand
Example Sentences
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"When he stood on the front line, he was useful. But now he's not a hero?"
From BBC
On King in particular, she said, “Given the opportunity, I would have said clearly that I disagree and believe Dr. King’s legacy stands on its own moral authority.”
From Los Angeles Times
He told his physician he couldn’t stand or sit without “significant pain,” authorities say.
From Los Angeles Times
But not everyone is as enthused - not even those who stand to benefit from subsidised hair loss treatment.
From BBC
The sizable November decline could be attributed to a variety of factors, experts note, but one stands out: the U.S. federal government shutdown.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
