stand between
idiom
: to be in place or position between (two things)
A row of trees stands between the two houses.
—often used figurativelyA single putt is the only thing standing between her and the title. If she makes it, she wins.
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Vitt stands between her two young sons, holding their Portuguese water dog, Smokey.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
As the dust settles on her unexpected candidacy, political observers are assessing Raman’s prospects — both her strengths and the obstacles that stand between her and the mayor’s office.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The thing that stands between that urge and actually breaking the dress code?
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Stir together the remoulade as the crab cakes cook, so as little time as possible stands between you and your first bite.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
As the dust settles on her unexpected candidacy, political observers are assessing Raman’s prospects — both her strengths and the obstacles that stand between her and the mayor’s office.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The thing that stands between that urge and actually breaking the dress code?
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Stir together the remoulade as the crab cakes cook, so as little time as possible stands between you and your first bite.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stand between
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“Stand between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20between. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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