stand over

Example Sentences

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Lawyer Keith Davidson concluded his testimony Thursday after spending nearly 6 1/2 hours on the stand over two days.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Mr Swann said on Thursday he "could not stand over the implementation of cuts on this scale".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024

Jay Batongbacal, director of the Manila-based Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, said the joint patrol with the United States showed the Manila was making a stand over the South China Sea.

From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2023

And, after they make out in front of that audience, she tells him, “You’re mine forever. Now go stand over there.”

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023

Jake moved to stand over Miss Riley with a folded newspaper, but the angry bees had too many targets and gave up in confusion, retreating back up the mountain.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam