as in stood
to give what is owed for
offered to spring for dinner for the whole gang
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Adobe's market capitalization stood at $101 billion on Monday, while Canva said in August that it had been valued at $42 billion in a secondary share sale, before the recent plunge in software stocks.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Investigators said for nearly 60 minutes, the dogs stood outside the door, exposed to the cold, without food and water.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Although he did not get paid time and a half for playing 27 holes instead of the normal 18, a healthy check will come his way Sunday afternoon if Penge can hold his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ad is the first produced and paid for by Stratton’s own campaign, though her candidacy has been bolstered by millions of dollars in ads from an allied political action committee largely funded by Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, losses are mounting on the frontlines, and millions of people who have fled as refugees have now settled abroad.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The vinegar breaks down odor-causing bacteria while baking soda absorbs musty smells that have settled deep into the fibers, giving the comforter a better chance of coming out truly clean rather than temporarily masked by the fragrance from the detergent.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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There was also a huge fear of taking a bet on another kind of life, but one that for her has paid off.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement That commitment certainly paid off for the Land of the Rising Sun in Milan, as the skating program experienced its brightest Olympics yet, winning six medals in figure skating.—
Alice Park,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Sprung (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprung%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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