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[stand] / stænd /






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In reappointing him, Celtic might stand accused of short-termism and a lack of ambition.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But a myriad of hurdles stand in the way of widespread deployment.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

“Don’t just stand there,” he said to Gingersnipes.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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