stand to
Britishverb
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(adverb) military to assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack
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to conform with the dictates of reason
it stands to reason that pigs can't fly
Example Sentences
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When you see its humble ingredients, you will surely doubt how supremely special it is; it simply doesn’t stand to reason that such a modest list could become something so ambrosial.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Morgan Stanely is also unafraid of change and should stand to benefit from AI-driven productivity gains, they write.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
In a concentrated market with just a few large players, Western Digital and Seagate will stand to reap the rewards.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Truist Securities’ William Stein thinks that some chip companies stand to benefit from the satellite rush, which could power everything from fast imaging to remote internet access.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Kids stand to get a better look at us.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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