stands

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The city is fixing about 600 sidewalks each year, the backlog of requested repairs stands at about 30,000 and if you get onto the waiting list, you’re looking at about 10 years before help arrives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

As it stands, six of the board’s nine members were appointed by Mamdani, one of whom, Adán Soltren, a tenant member, was appointed by Adams and reappointed by Mamdani.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

The combination of Paramount and Warner stands to reshape the entertainment industry by putting two legacy movie and TV studios, as well as multiple news outlets, streaming platforms and cable networks under one roof.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The approach stands out because it remains highly effective even in the face of real-world challenges such as manufacturing imperfections and environmental noise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Aunt Melissa stands, smoothing her blue and red checked dress.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller