stand
Example Sentences
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“Like last year, we won’t back down. We will stand with Mayor Bass, the County Board of Supervisors, and housing providers to fight these attacks.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The President’s decision to stand down as the U.S. and Iran finalize a peace plan helped lift all of the major indexes in afternoon trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Today I sit here, tomorrow I stand there," said engineering graduate Rani N., 21, on a break from filming herself, once again, folding a towel.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The smoky cucumber salad offers a refreshing contrast, while the pork belly rice bowl is rich and satisfying enough to stand as a meal on its own.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
"Like this, the best I can do is stand in front of a door or window to block it."
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
