stead
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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
Instead, President Trump appeared in his stead, where he said the senator had been “like a member of the family.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 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
All the science-fiction books and Dad’s magazines I’d read over the years put me in good stead to answer.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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