stands

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Whenever they felt liquid spraying down from the stands, they could only hope it was beer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As the law stands in England and Wales, authorities can only close a shop for three months, with an option to extend closure to six months using anti-social behaviour legislation.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Rooted in a strategic vision to develop precision therapeutics, this breakthrough brings real hope to many patients and stands as a strong example of the impact of the translational research conducted at the IRCM."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

What stands out is Newman’s take on which companies will come out on top.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Three hundred dollars is all that stands between me and the Ranch.

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