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The word stand is a noun. Stand means (1) a defensive effort, (2) a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance, (3) a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air, (4) a support or foundation, (5) a support for displaying various articles, (6) a booth where articles are displayed for sale, (7) tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade), (8) a small table for holding articles of various kinds, (9) a mental position from which things are viewed, (10) an interruption of normal activity, (11) a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area, (12) the position where a thing or person stands.
Stand is also a verb that means (1) put up with something or somebody unpleasant, (2) have or maintain a position or stand on an issue, (3) withstand the force of something, (4) be available for stud services, (5) be standing; be upright, (6) put into an upright position, (7) be in some specified state or condition, (8) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright, (9) be tall; have a height of; copula, (10) be in effect; be or remain in force, (11) remain inactive or immobile, (12) occupy a place or location, also metaphorically.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word stand.
- Auto Warranties
An auto warranty is a promise from the manufacturer to stand behind their product. New vehicles come with a warranty as part of a standard package, but used vehicles may or may not come with a warranty.
https://www.AutoWarranties.us/
- Surfing Gear
Two primary types of surfboards are available: longboards and shortboards. Longboards are appropriate for novice surfers who want to stand up while shortboards are designed for more experienced surfers.
https://www.SurfShops.us/surfing-gear.htm
- United States Flag
The United States flag features 50 stars on a blue background in the left-hand corner, along with thirteen alternating red and white stripes. The 50 stars stand for the fifty current states.
https://www.united-states-flag.org/
The following articles provide recent stand-related news.
- Menswear collections, winter 2025: Strong messages and a poetic feel
Designers Jeanne Friot, Walter Van Beirendonck and Louis Gabriel Nouchi have taken a stand to defend gender-neutral fashion, calling for inclusion rather than exclusion. ...
Pascal Mourier. France 24. Friday, 21 Feb 2025 14:01:34 GMT.
- New Scotland-England border landmark plan submitted
The Star of Caledonia will stand 33m (100ft) high and aim to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.
BBC News. Friday, 21 Feb 2025 06:04:21 GMT.
- Morning Glory: Bravo, House GOP
House Republicans took a big step passing their budget resolution to the floor. Now, members need to stand by President Trump and give him what he needs to run the country.
Fox News. Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:28 -0500.
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