stands

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At nearly 650,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is known for its sprawling solitude: miles of lunar rock faces and sandy washes frame spindly Ocotillo stands, wildflower superblooms and designated dark skies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"Haddad stands among the towering figures of the Palestinian revolution, having sacrificed greatly for the freedom of Jerusalem and for its prisoners," Qassem told AFP.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

A few years later, during Doku's first year playing for Rennes, Kylian Mbappe and his father sat in the stands watching on in awe.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The collapse of discount carrier Spirit Airlines also stands to benefit some rivals.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Mr. Andrews stands with a man carrying a modern-looking camera and a younger woman holding other pieces of photography equipment.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse