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[sted] / stɛd /


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But the long history of spousal and familial succession in Congress also means we also have plenty of examples of how Graham might behave in her brother’s stead.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

Another man shouted on the phone, exhorting a family member to leave and that he would go in and take his stead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

The judge appointed an attorney from the public defender's office in his stead.

From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026

"I, despite not being a councillor, have continued to do lots of work within the area and I think that stood me in very good stead," Barnes said.

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026

Here years of travel probably stood me in good stead, although in my normal life I usually enter new situations in some respected, even attention-getting role like “guest lecturer” or “workshop leader.”

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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