stand
Example Sentences
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Besides, I had me a dream, and school only stood in my way.
From Literature
His cheeks were tinged with grey, making the clan-tattoos stand out lividly.
From Literature
One is that candy makers, eager to stand out, created a St. Patrick’s Day treat to bridge the seasonal gap between Valentine’s Day and Easter.
From Salon
Although the strategy has deeply weakened those groups, both are still standing and retain significant influence over the local populations.
He shouted at Bosh to put his hands on his head, but instead he stood his ground then turned and started to go back up the stairs to the first floor landing.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
