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
"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
When we saw the statue of General Smuts near Westminster Abbey, Oliver and I joked that perhaps someday there would be a statue of us in its stead.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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