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China’s trade surplus stood at $105.4 billion in May, higher than April’s $84.82 billion and the $86.8 billion projected by the economists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Before more recent warmup games, the Iran team stood with their right hands across their chests during the anthem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Dozens of police and security guards milled about as parents stood beside the line of students waiting to enter the exam hall, hoping to film their children walking inside.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Nine wins later, only teenager Mirra Andreeva stood in the way of Chwalinska becoming just the second qualifier to win a Grand Slam singles title in the Open era.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Mama went at once to the young mother, but I stood frozen on the threshold.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom