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stand on

VERB
base on
Synonyms
WEAK
build depend on form on found on hinge on place on rest on
VERB
depend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hinge on rest on revolve around
STRONG
bottom found ground hang rest stay
WEAK
be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on trust to turn on
VERB
hinge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depend revolve around
STRONG
hang pivot rest turn
WEAK
be subject to be undecided pend turn on

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Instagram boss Adam Mosseri took the stand on Tuesday and admitted he touted newly launched safety tools for teens without disclosing low adoption rates from early testing several years ago.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

In March, a spokesperson for the company said in a statement: “We have experienced meaningful and rapid growth and As ever is now ready to stand on its own.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The witness, who said he had little love for Davis, remained hesitant when he took the stand on Tuesday to recount what happened.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

It’s best to start on firm ground first, aiming to stand on each leg for 30 seconds.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026

She had to stand on her tiptoes to do it now.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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