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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Unified would stand to lose hundreds of millions a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
He could stand to make more than $60 million if the stock averages $125.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Oxford Economics anticipates that manufacturers who stand to be most impacted include those in the cement, paper, printing, wood, clothing and electronics equipment sectors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
"I'm proud of her. She took a stand to keep away the remarks, the critics," said Brian, a French fan attending the first of several shows.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Elsie, Dylan, and I move from stand to stand trying all kinds of different goodies.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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