stand for

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Tory Gavito, the president of Way to Win, a progressive donor network and research organization, told Salon that she sees the autopsy as basically agnostic on what, if anything, the Democrats should stand for.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Paul doesn't stand for re-election for another two years.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

One of those directors, Mariam Naficy, has informed the board that she won’t stand for re-election at the coming annual meeting, according to a Victoria’s Secret news release on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The public did stand for it, in long lines, waiting to fill up their gas guzzlers.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The agency’s initials were also said to stand for “Never Say Anything.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield