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Noun
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Sophomore Sherrod Smith and redshirt junior Demetrius Freeney played in McCoy’s stead against Colorado State last weekend in a game that saw Rams QB Darius Curry throw three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Orvis’ real home on the ‘stead is used for the film and television franchise’s interior shots, and his real land for the exteriors.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Neal produced 61 total yards on 12 touches in his stead, including five receptions for 43 yards.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In his stead, Sunday provided another extended look at fourth-round rookie Que Robinson, who had two tackles against the Chiefs in Week 11.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Sophomore Sherrod Smith and redshirt junior Demetrius Freeney played in McCoy’s stead against Colorado State last weekend in a game that saw Rams QB Darius Curry throw three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Orvis’ real home on the ‘stead is used for the film and television franchise’s interior shots, and his real land for the exteriors.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Neal produced 61 total yards on 12 touches in his stead, including five receptions for 43 yards.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stead. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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