How to Use stead in a Sentence
stead
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And in their stead… not a ton of breakthrough artists have emerged.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2022
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Mario Pašalić has come on in his stead.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
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Arvid Söderblom had 16 saves in Knight’s stead.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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This approach puts him in good stead ahead of next year’s election.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Next, does the muni have a preferred list of trees to plant in their stead?
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022
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If sacrifices could not be shared, then light would be shared in its stead.
—Rabbi David Baum, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Right-hander Stephen Kolek has emerged in their stead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
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In his stead, Jaivian Thomas worked with the first team.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Dalton came in and played well in Young’s stead against the Jets.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
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In their stead, white mimicry was elevated to the top of the charts.
—Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2023
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He was jailed before the vote, prompting Tikhanovskaya to run in his stead.
—Valerie Hopkins, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023
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The rest of his offense, though, said plenty in his stead to soothe concerns.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2022
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If something were to happen to you, who would care for and raise your children in your stead?
—Paco De Leon, refinery29.com, 23 Mar. 2022
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Cade Mays will start at center in Corbett’s stead.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2025
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Another number played in its stead before the house lights came up.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022
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In his stead, backup Justin Fields ran the first-team offense.
—Pete Sweeney june 3, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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Ideally, other plants are starting to show off in their stead.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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Lady Pamela, as Brock often called her, gave the go-ahead in his stead.
—William Jeanes, Car and Driver, 4 Feb. 2023
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During that time, her deputies issued licenses in her stead.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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In their stead is a bullpen that lacks star power but offers a road map to competency.
—Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 24 Mar. 2023
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In his stead, fans are speculating that Val will most likely lead this group.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 11 Nov. 2022
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LaBeouf departs the project and pop star Harry Styles is cast in his stead.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2022
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His top deputy, Brent Webster, is leading the agency in his stead.
—Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 29 May 2023
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So when an attendant phones in sick or is left stranded in a stormy region, there’s no one left to staff the plane in their stead.
—Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2022
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Another approach on two ladders was also aborted, and a drone was sent up in their stead.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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The democratic processes that stood our nation in good stead over two centuries have seized up.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
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He's been at sea for years, with Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) ruling in his stead.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2022
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Asked to volunteer in his stead, the men grumble about the near-suicidal odds of success and look away.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 Feb. 2022
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In their stead, Alys Myers has a new option for shoppers looking to buy in bulk.
—BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2021
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In his stead, the club has inserted Lucas Erceg in the closer role.
—Jaylon Thompson may 6, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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