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The gross national debt stood at about 55% of gross domestic product at the start of the millennium and at 62% in 2007, just before the global financial crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Brisk of step and sharp of mind despite his years and the hot winds that whip the castle, he stood at the foundations of a temple dedicated to Haldi, the warrior god of gods.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Chicken offerings stood out abroad, the company said Tuesday, while Red Bull-infused energy drinks and other new beverages performed well in Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Former India all-rounder Parvez Rasool, Jammu and Kashmir's first international cricketer and Auqib's long-time captain, says one quality always stood out.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Don Quixote stood up and shouted: "I won't let that happen in my presence to the brave knight Don Gaiferos. Stop, you villains! Don't pursue him if you don't want to face me in combat!"
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
