stand on
Example Sentences
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Samuelson urged her colleagues to stand strong: “There are times when you need courage; stand on principle even if you stand alone.”
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
So defined, conservatism and liberalism stand on common ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
At Besiktas Park on Wednesday, Emery will stand on the touchline for his sixth Europa League final in 12 years.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Wherever you’re headed from Monte Carlo, it’s worth a quick stop to admire the twin Route 66 Rio Grande markers that stand on either side of the nearby bridge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Pharaoh was hoisted up so he could stand on the obelisk.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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