stands

Example Sentences

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The charred shell of the building still stands on the site.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

"The fen fed, housed, and employed the people around it and Fen Cottage stands as evidence of that vital relationship between the people and the land," Calladine added.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It stands on a curvy stretch of Route 66 that attracts many motorcyclists and off-road enthusiasts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

MS estimates China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency rate, which stands at 41% last year, to continue to improve to 86% by 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

What I’m looking for in these files, Theo and I decided, is something that stands out in the soldiers’ personal histories.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse