stand
Example Sentences
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"History really excites me and learning about the first converts to Islam in Victorian Britain is so exciting - especially a local aristocrat of Lord Stanley's standing."
From BBC
Youth unemployment officially stands around 15%, though many analysts believe the real number is higher.
From Barron's
The NBA Draft system means the teams that finish lowest in the standings have the best chances of landing the top prospects.
From Barron's
"And as a nation... we have taken a stand that we've got to embrace it," he told AFP ahead of an international AI summit next week in New Delhi.
From Barron's
It may well have been one of those where the on-field decision would have stood, whether it was yellow or red card.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
