stand

Example Sentences

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“Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas and Dolores Huerta are speaking with clarity and strength. I stand with them and condemn all instances of sexual assault.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“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

He was also critical of the church's failure to stand the senior leader down from their duties while the investigation took place.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Sharma’s daughter, whose testimony at Zac’s inquest doesn’t stand up, attended the same private school as Rachelle Brettler and her sisters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Inside the cavernous marble hall, neatly pressed clerks stand behind waist-high display cases.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse