stake out
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The scrutiny of Siebel Newsom comes as her husband tries to stake out a more centrist stance on some issues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
March & March activists often stake out the entrance of one of Durban’s public hospitals, according to charity workers and refugees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
But to stake out an admittedly outrageous devil’s-advocate position, at least it would have been honest.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025
Its solution, for now, is to continually stake out middle ground when conflicts between the two branches’ agendas arise.
From Slate • May 27, 2025
Morgan and I stake out opposite ends of the table, communicating only in glares.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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