stood

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The marker’s letters are carved into stairs of the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood and delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech in 1963.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She also stood by her late husband despite his notorious romantic affairs with other women, something both referred to in their memoirs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Nine wins later, only teenager Mirra Andreeva stood in the way of Chwalinska becoming just the second qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open era.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

During a question-and-answer session with Putin, Cook stood up to praise the city and pass along greetings from President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A single child stood out from the rest—the red-shoed girl they’d seen walking with her mother on the road between forests yesterday.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman