stead
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Here his admiration of naval architecture stood him in good stead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But the long history of spousal and familial succession in Congress also means we also have plenty of examples of how Graham might behave in her brother’s stead.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
That could stand them in good stead for the more familiar conditions that will be present at Euro 2028.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Bruce Broussard, a member of the company’s board of directors since 2021, has been acting as interim CEO in his stead.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Mere boys ruled in their stead, and the realm that Aegon the Conqueror had forged was smashed and sundered.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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