How to use "stand" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "stand" in popular movie and book plots

  • They and the Dodo all howl, which allows him to escape and stand on Porky's head.  - Porky in Wackyland
  • A vote is taken as to whether the men should be hanged or taken back to stand trial.  - The Ox-Bow Incident
  • Scout is tempted to stand up for her father's honor by fighting, even though he has told her not to.  - To Kill a Mockingbird
  • During the trial, both he and Tori testify on the stand that he was the shooter.  - The Cheat (1915 film)
  • After listening to Slim's pleas for help, Jim cannot stand it any longer and goes to his rescue against orders.  - The Big Parade
  • Shortly afterward, the men that Nico and Jacks arrested are released at the request of Federal officials, and Nico is asked to stand down.  - Above the Law (film)
  • Alice forces him to dance with her at first, as it will be a grave embarrassment for her to stand alone, but Walter eventually abandons her.  - Alice Adams (novel)
  • The group is captured at the Bevelle temple, and are ordered to stand trial.  - Final Fantasy X
  • When the police begin to surround Terminal City Max convinces the other transgenics to stand their ground rather than run.  - Dark Angel (TV series)
  • Tensions mount, and the United States issues an ultimatum that the Soviets stand down from the blockade by 6:00 am.  - The Day After
  • Louise becomes concerned when Scott points out that she no longer needs to stand on tiptoe to kiss him.  - The Incredible Shrinking Man
  • Massive cones, which the astronauts theorise are part of Rama's propulsion system, stand at its 'southern' end.  - Rendezvous with Rama
  • A soft-drink stand disappears, replaced by a small slip of paper with the words "SOFT-DRINK STAND" printed on it in block letters.  - Time Out of Joint
  • In the ensuing leadership race, Urquhart initially feigns unwillingness to stand before announcing his candidacy.  - House of Cards (UK TV series)
  • Fawkes was the last to stand on the scaffold.  - Guy Fawkes
  • A ruined cathedral remains unused, although some elderly people occasionally stand in front of it and sing incompletely remembered hymns.  - The Big O

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