stand for
phrase
Examples of stand for in a Sentence
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The presidential election is scheduled on April 18 and May 2 to choose who will succeed Macron, who can't stand for a third consecutive term.
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
Splash also hosts a program in collaboration with the Sacramento Area Sewer District called Project AWE, which stands for agriculture, water, energy and the environment.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
In this case, OMB stands for the White House Office of Management and Budget.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Michael Olise only needs to create one more goal to equal a feat that has stood for 56 years, and which is currently held by Pele, arguably the greatest player of them all.
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Thom Harris,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Many attendees sat on wet grass, while others stayed standing for the remainder of the show.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Stopping For Lemonade Stands Pausing at a neighborhood lemonade stand for a glass of the good stuff is a must in the summertime.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Arrange on a plate, sprinkle generously with kosher salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Laura McLively,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
So now there’s something being debated called the REPAIR Act, and that stands for Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair, okay?
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
Splash also hosts a program in collaboration with the Sacramento Area Sewer District called Project AWE, which stands for agriculture, water, energy and the environment.
—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
In this case, OMB stands for the White House Office of Management and Budget.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Michael Olise only needs to create one more goal to equal a feat that has stood for 56 years, and which is currently held by Pele, arguably the greatest player of them all.
—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Many attendees sat on wet grass, while others stayed standing for the remainder of the show.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Stopping For Lemonade Stands Pausing at a neighborhood lemonade stand for a glass of the good stuff is a must in the summertime.
—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Arrange on a plate, sprinkle generously with kosher salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
—
Laura McLively,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
So now there’s something being debated called the REPAIR Act, and that stands for Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair, okay?
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
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“Stand for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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