stands

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But one conflict in particular stands out among all the rest because of it was one of the very first a young United States engaged in: the first of the Barbary Wars.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Inside, blue and white shirts dominated the stands, with his number 10 visible almost everywhere.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

As it stands, Balogun won’t be on the pitch for the July 6 match versus Belgium in Seattle—one of the biggest soccer games ever played in this country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

But for now, the work that stands out is Lang’s “the wealth of nations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

An air raid warden stands on the roof of a building across the street, scanning the sky through binoculars.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin