stand between
Example Sentences
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"No-one can stand between me and home," he states in the trailer.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
As the dust settles on her unexpected candidacy, political observers are assessing Raman’s prospects — both her strengths and the obstacles that stand between her and the mayor’s office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
The sixth-wicket stand between Shanaka and Janith Liyanage produced 52 runs in just 15 balls and proved the turning point, shifting the game firmly Sri Lanka's way.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
The theory behind the effort is simple: We can renew the promise of American opportunity by removing outdated regulations that stand between entrepreneurs and the capital they need to succeed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
Sarah went to stand between Caleb and Papa by the window.
From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan
