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stand to

verb

  1. adverb military to assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack
  2. stand to reason
    to conform with the dictates of reason

    it stands to reason that pigs can't fly

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Singapore-based Shein and China-owned Temu stand to lose significant business from U.S. consumers aggrieved by the price hikes and decreased product availability.

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But Prof Sealls' personal view is that trained meteorologists with an online platform add value, while those without formal training stand to discredit the profession.

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Experts say that while the unusually warm weather this early in the year could pose some issues for some plants, others stand to benefit and flourish.

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At a conservative estimate, the club stand to gain around £100m in additional funds if they win this season's Europa League and qualify for the Champions League.

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But, with each league position worth £3m in the Premier League, United stand to lose around £24m should they finish in their current position of 14th compared to an eighth-placed finish last season.

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