stands

Example Sentences

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“It stands in contradiction to our current historical moment,” Wicks says of the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Her husband, Yine Chit, 24, stands over, his eyes wide and waving a fan towards her in the stifling heat.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Speaking of enemies…Reg stands guard at the back gate of the Park.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin