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

He will be succeeded by William Jackson, who will join the company as a nonexecutive director on July 1 and will stand for election at the annual general meeting to be held on July 15.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He said it was "perfectly possible" for people with limited leave to remain to stand for election, adding that it was for the electorate to decide whether such a person "can represent them adequately".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Why would they layer on extra socks and stand for hours in the cold?

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama