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Noun
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 4 May 2024
Taurean Prince, a 3-and-D journeyman on a veteran deal, is starting in Middleton's stead for now.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In their stead came new shapes — seven styles in round and elongated ovals — but using aluminum and wool felt only, creating cases four times lighter than their predecessors.
Serving as a North Star to the company’s endeavors is the direction initiated by founder Frédéric Boucheron.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Marks ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns in his stead.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Murphy, who got the start Saturday in his stead, suggested switching masks could be beneficial.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 4 May 2024
Taurean Prince, a 3-and-D journeyman on a veteran deal, is starting in Middleton's stead for now.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
In their stead came new shapes — seven styles in round and elongated ovals — but using aluminum and wool felt only, creating cases four times lighter than their predecessors.
Serving as a North Star to the company’s endeavors is the direction initiated by founder Frédéric Boucheron.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Marks ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns in his stead.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stead. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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