as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The research team also pointed out that flexibility and safety are not the only advantages of the innovative electrolyte.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The venue The wedding took place at the First African Baptist Church on the northern edges of Cumberland Island.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dashboard edges, door pockets, cupholders, footwells and trims can all contain LED lighting.—
Beth Livesay,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Developer Rami Batal of 5B Enterprises tells Robb Report that the multi-year project capitalizes on the view from all angles, including glittering vantages of the downtown skyline at sunset.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Steads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steads. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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