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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
We tried one to two traditional chairs in its stead before committing to its playfulness.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Butler-Gallie’s eye for paradox stands him in good stead again in his encounter with a megachurch in Nigeria, where he goes to see whether Christianity still offers “cause for hope.”
Organisers said her daughter would accept the award in her stead.
From BBC
"It's held him in good stead over the last couple of years," Greenberg told SEN radio of playing golf.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
