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They currently stand at between 3.50 and 3.75 percent.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka was fully aware she would have to win the US Open to stand any chance of stopping Elena Rybakina overtaking her as world number one.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“We stand by our reporting,” said a Times spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
“The Czech National Bank has switched into a wait-and-see mode, provided conditions allow. As things stand, policymakers should be comfortable keeping rates on hold next Thursday,” ING economists said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
We both get our stuff and stand by my locker; the school halls are mostly empty.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
The survey’s index stands at 47.8, versus the 51.7 recorded at the end of August.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The second season of “The Pitt” currently stands as the favorite for drama series, while the comedy series category is a battle between new series “Widow’s Bay” and departing series “Hacks.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
“I like the ideals of what Burning Man should be, not what it currently stands for.”
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
BBC North America editor Sarah Smith looks into whether Trump's promise - which would cost the US government some $1.3 trillion - stands up.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
He stands with his arms crossed between us and the doorway.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Two categories stood out as particularly deserving of further investigation: reproductive symptoms, including changes in menstrual cycles, and problems involving body temperature, such as chills and hot flashes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
At the end of a topsy-turvy Saturday that saw the Big Ten’s top contenders tumble, Trent Mosley stood just inside USC’s 15-yard line, looking skyward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
I was angry as I stood behind President George W. Bush at a mosque on September 17, 2001.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Glaring ominously at motorists and police officers, they stood their ground.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Clare stood and threw open the front door.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Defections, particularly of high-profile partners, can create anxiety among lawyers who fear such changes could affect their firms’ financial standing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
When Alex Gibney’s film production “Musk” premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, it received a five-minute standing ovation, shouts of “thank you” from the audience and endless play across social media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The seat became vacant after former Prime Minister Sir Keir announced he was standing down as an MP to focus on a role in international affairs.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
An emergency is in the eye of the beholder, they suggest; standing is in the eye of the beholder.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“You’re right,” Clare said, standing, black paws curled into fists at his sides.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
