stands

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Not even heavy rain can keep shoppers away from Gikomba, a lively Kenyan market that stands as the largest open-air trading hub in East Africa.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

If Starmer or another candidate stands against him, then the Labour Party’s 300,000 members must choose the winner, a process that could take months to play out.

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

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