stands

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The pressure may be even greater at SpaceX, where Musk stands to become the world’s first trillionaire on the IPO and isn’t shy at calling out any problems publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Plus the Angels’ shirtless fans in the stands are screaming at owner Arte Moreno to “Sell The Team!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Just what those goals are worth outside Europe's top five leagues is yet to be seen, but on numbers alone his record stands up to scrutiny against any English striker around.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Their operation stands to make a real change.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

She stands there for a long moment, like she’s deciding how to respond.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy