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China’s trade surplus stood at $105.4 billion in May, higher than April’s $84.82 billion and the $86.8 billion projected by the economists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The next morning, Netanyahu stood in the sunlight on the roof of the Kyria, Israel's high rise defence ministry in central Tel Aviv, to record his address.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Energy Information Administration calculates that China’s strategic reserves stood at about 1.4 billion barrels of oil late last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Before more recent warmup games, the Iran team stood with their right hands across their chests during the anthem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Her shoulder blades stood out sharp and thin beneath her blue-mottled skin.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom