Examples of stand on in a Sentence
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The American democratic experiment stands on shaky ground.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Another example is the recognition of the last building to stand on the Green which, according to Helander, was a schoolhouse.
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Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The hot dog itself has enough snap and flavor to stand on its own, but the chili brings it all together.
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Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
Dressed in their school uniforms, classmates stood on chairs set up in the cafeteria and clapped along as the band — then, The Coast Watchers — plucked instrumental-only surf rock tunes.
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Chris Placek,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Video of the incident shows the horse running into traffic after a man who was not either of the Moores tried to stand on its back and fell.
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Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Every item on it marks a place where your business leans on you instead of standing on its own.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Surveillance video of the violent attack shows Ortiz standing on the sidewalk when the gunman approaches from behind and opens fire.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
The men and women who had left Haiti with nothing and rebuilt their whole lives from scratch, learned a new language and still found time to stand on a sideline and cheer.
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Ricardo Adé,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Another example is the recognition of the last building to stand on the Green which, according to Helander, was a schoolhouse.
—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The hot dog itself has enough snap and flavor to stand on its own, but the chili brings it all together.
—
Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
Dressed in their school uniforms, classmates stood on chairs set up in the cafeteria and clapped along as the band — then, The Coast Watchers — plucked instrumental-only surf rock tunes.
—
Chris Placek,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Video of the incident shows the horse running into traffic after a man who was not either of the Moores tried to stand on its back and fell.
—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Every item on it marks a place where your business leans on you instead of standing on its own.
—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Surveillance video of the violent attack shows Ortiz standing on the sidewalk when the gunman approaches from behind and opens fire.
—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
The men and women who had left Haiti with nothing and rebuilt their whole lives from scratch, learned a new language and still found time to stand on a sideline and cheer.
—
Ricardo Adé,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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“Stand on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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