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Another man shouted on the phone, exhorting a family member to leave and that he would go in and take his stead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Some of them were dead, and their families answered the questionnaires about past glyphosate exposure in their stead.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

His wife, Yelena Bonner, went in his stead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

One of Rosenior's most striking achievements with Strasbourg has been guiding them into the top reaches of Ligue 1 while fielding a team of youngsters, something which would stand him in good stead with Chelsea.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

We make it to the observation window outside Uriah’s room, and Evelyn is there—Amar picked her up in my stead, a few days ago.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth