stead
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My parents sent the money to a friend in Argentina to start the business in their stead while they tied up loose ends in the States.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Some of them were dead, and their families answered the questionnaires about past glyphosate exposure in their stead.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
The judge appointed an attorney from the public defender's office in his stead.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 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
“The Augurs are otherwise occupied”—a strange, smug smile creeps onto the Commandant’s face—“and have asked that in their stead, I give you the details of the Trials. Here.”
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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