stands

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The vote was called early by Perez himself, in an attempt secure a renewed mandate following a period of on-field unrest and disapproval in the stands at the Santiago Bernabeu.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The Chinese shopping-and-delivery platform also stands to gain from improved margins as key competitors reduce subsidies and redirect resources away from food delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

If there is a line when the polls close, a poll worker stands at the back of the line to let people who arrive after 8 p.m. know that the polls have closed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

If there’s a threat to our family, he stands up to it.

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