stands

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It stands condemned not for violence or connection to it but for filing legal motions with Israeli courts—that’s it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

First on that list should be permanent supply-chain management capabilities in federal agencies so that the government stands ready to respond to these crises.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Suzuki, who was Adell’s teammate in 2021 and 2022, likely never thought he would see a fly ball bounce off the outfielder’s head and into the stands, the Jo Show shifting to Oh, No!

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

What stands out from the narrative is the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the man who was the party's chief executive for more than two decades.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

My sister stands, hands on her hips, and stares down at my brother.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller