stand

Example Sentences

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We have had learning experiences with that, and so what we can do going forward is be more clear about the things that we do believe and stand by.

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

"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 former housing secretary has not declared that she would stand in any Labour leadership contest but she is now using her freedom to push publicly for policy changes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

So I stand up and reassure her, out loud, that I will not go to the old man’s house.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold