stand between
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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The theory behind the effort is simple: We can renew the promise of American opportunity by removing outdated regulations that stand between entrepreneurs and the capital they need to succeed.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
Three fundamental problems stand between automation and actual reasoning:
From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025
Sri Lanka's chase flickered briefly with a 58-run stand between Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera, but from 95-1 they crumbled like a deck of cards.
From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025
But what if she had been unable to stand between her son and Voldemort?
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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