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stands

  • plural
    of stand.
    stand
    verb (used without object)
    (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
  • present tense form
    of stand (3rd person singular).
    stand
    verb (used without object)
    (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.

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The Australian, who, like Borthwick, had been heavily backed by the RFU, was eventually forced out after a November 2022 defeat by South Africa was met by a chorus of jeers from the Twickenham stands.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Representing San Francisco is an extraordinary honor and a profound responsibility. My office stands ready to assist in the transition, and I wish him success in service for the people of our city,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

But Wong stands out as the only person in that cohort to be charged twice under the security law.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Even in a career as exceptional as Mr. Malkovich’s, this performance stands out for its balance of registers; the menace and lethality intermingle with charm and vulnerability.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

My sister stands over me, holding a now-empty mug.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin