stands
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"Across the country, we've watched preventable conditions -- overgrown stands, insect outbreaks and disease -- turn healthy landscapes into tinderboxes," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
BP stands out in addressing that part of its balance sheet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
It's a style that has captivated Chinese audiences and stands in contrast with the current carefully choreographed leadership style.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
CDM stands for cold dark matter, the type of matter believed to account for most of the mass in nearly every galaxy.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
A man stands beneath a tree across the street.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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