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Example Sentences
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Instead of seeing an imperfect interview, I saw someone who had lost long-held security and was still standing—resilient, battle-tested and ready for a demanding assignment.
“California can — and must — hold two truths at the same time: standing unequivocally with survivors and victims, while also demanding integrity within the law firms and other businesses that work within our legal system.”
From Los Angeles Times
Videos shared on social media show armed agents standing in the middle of the intersection while a procession of unmarked vehicles turned into 11th Street.
From Los Angeles Times
As Good turns her wheel apparently trying to drive away, her Honda Pilot SUV pulls forward with one of the agents standing near the front of the vehicle.
From BBC
These people said that could give Warsh an edge by leaving him in relatively better standing with lawmakers and central bank insiders.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
