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Example Sentences

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Another man shouted on the phone, exhorting a family member to leave and that he would go in and take his stead.

From Los Angeles Times

The judge appointed an attorney from the public defender's office in his stead.

From Barron's

"I, despite not being a councillor, have continued to do lots of work within the area and I think that stood me in very good stead," Barnes said.

From BBC

"Those experiences I have been through countless times before stand me in good stead for this moment," he added.

From BBC

He has had a go at management too and, although he found it difficult, again that experience helps and will always put him in good stead for when it's needed.

From BBC