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Example Sentences

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"It's held him in good stead over the last couple of years," Greenberg told SEN radio of playing golf.

From Barron's

In its stead, Smith directed members to donate "surplus property" to help pay off the group's immediate debts and then to donate "one tenth of all their interests annually."

From Salon

As the region’s traditional political parties broke down, power-hungry presidents turned to the military in their stead.

From Los Angeles Times

Her theatrical training stood her in good stead.

From BBC

He was too ill to attend the ceremony, and Mr. Kristofferson accepted the award in his stead.

From New York Times