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stand to
verb
- adverb military to assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack
- stand to reasonto conform with the dictates of reason
it stands to reason that pigs can't fly
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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