stands

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The malaise stands in stark contrast to Meta's robust finances -- driven by advertising, which makes up nearly 98 percent of its revenue.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Big, serious-minded, aggressive stands for robust constitutional protection of individual rights, even the individual rights of accused criminals, are rare commodities.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

"Football brings together millions of different people, whereas discrimination does the exact opposite. It therefore runs counter to everything football stands for," added the KNVB.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

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

He stands in the doorway in his tailored suit, arms crossed, watching us.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin