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[stand] / stænd /






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"Big brand ambassadors" like Rooney are needed to stand out in the "saturated" advertising space, says Berendsen.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Instead, the metric is where they stand in absolute terms — based mostly on testing conducted in the 11th grade.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Asia continues to stand out as one of the more compelling long-term opportunities, driven by corporate reform, intra-Asia trade, AI infrastructure, and consumption upgrades,” it says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

So maybe it really starts with the frybread stand.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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