stand

Example Sentences

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“They might let you stand in the back with them. We can’t change your neighbor’s personality, but we can try to make you more comfortable.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

It is against the backdrop of the Iran war, with no certainty about where the ceasefire might stand during the state visit.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Cavallari: I just remember trying to make myself stand out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Most schoolchildren in America still stand, place their hands over their hearts and pledge allegiance to “one nation under God.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Anybody who was husband fodder for a country gal like Tansy would have to stand up to butchering day.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck