stands

Example Sentences

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"Haddad stands among the towering figures of the Palestinian revolution, having sacrificed greatly for the freedom of Jerusalem and for its prisoners," Qassem told AFP.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The collapse of discount carrier Spirit Airlines also stands to benefit some rivals.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The dinosaur stands apart from related species because of several unique features found in its spine, pelvis, and leg bones.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Just before being hit, the English musician is crouched down singing, then as he stands, the phone hits him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Before I can say anything, William stands up, takes his hat off and flattens down his hair.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler