stands

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Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated a verbal warning to markets that the government stands ready to take appropriate action to defend the currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

First on that list should be permanent supply-chain management capabilities in federal agencies so that the government stands ready to respond to these crises.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

What stands out from the Crown narrative is Murrell's persistence, his cynicism and his devious tactics.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“You might say it’s a sort of cooperative, of which I’m a founding member. My name is Sarah R. R stands for Rector, if you ever look me up.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith