stead

Example Sentences

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My parents sent the money to a friend in Argentina to start the business in their stead while they tied up loose ends in the States.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"I, despite not being a councillor, have continued to do lots of work within the area and I think that stood me in very good stead," Barnes said.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

We tried one to two traditional chairs in its stead before committing to its playfulness.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

He cancelled his coming to speak, and as we were unable to get back the money already paid for the rental of the center, Mr. Muhammad told me to speak in his stead.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey