stand
Example Sentences
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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
Later, he would stand on stage in Nyon, delighting in the matchups for the Champions League knockout rounds, and then return to his quiet job as UEFA’s general secretary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The day before, Panish had hammered the surgeon on the witness stand, asking: “Do you admit your wife killed the two kids? Do you admit it? Yes or no?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“Don’t give me that look; you know we need to stand up to these hateful morons. If we don’t try to stop them now…” she continues.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
