stands
Example Sentences
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He stands on the sideline waiting for his moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Instead, she stands up, pops her dislocated shoulder back into its socket and grimly declares to the shocked classmate filming her, “This is Claire Bennet, and that was attempt No. 6.”
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Such borrowing stands at $200 billion so far this year, according to Nomura Securities, which is about 25% of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
That stands in contrast to President Xi, who has exerted greater central control and pressed a state-driven economic policy focused on technological autonomy and strategic industries.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Dad stands and presses his palm against my brow.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
