stand
Example Sentences
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Although the strategy has deeply weakened those groups, both are still standing and retain significant influence over the local populations.
He shouted at Bosh to put his hands on his head, but instead he stood his ground then turned and started to go back up the stairs to the first floor landing.
From BBC
Normally, the funds stand ready to repurchase up to 5% of their shares every quarter.
From Barron's
They stand to be marginalized, lose their jobs, be denounced by family and friends and be kicked out of their churches.
From Salon
He previously told the BBC he "stood strong with the community", and that questioning the integrity of Warwickshire Police's chief constable had been a call for clarity.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
