stead
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Bruce Broussard, a member of the company’s board of directors since 2021, has been acting as interim CEO in his stead.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
It suggests, if I may be so bold, an upbeat and calm frame of mind that will stand you in good stead during this process.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
When the nefarious Pilkington Industries repossesses Manor Farm after a failure to make payments, the animals inhabiting the stead are nearly trucked off to their demise.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
One of Rosenior's most striking achievements with Strasbourg has been guiding them into the top reaches of Ligue 1 while fielding a team of youngsters, something which would stand him in good stead with Chelsea.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
I discovered that my father’s method of teaching me Talmud and his patient insistence that I learn Talmudic grammar—I had painfully memorized an Aramaic grammar book—was now standing me in good stead.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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