stand

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That is how matters stand, however.

Please stand and observe this minute's silence.

The facts stand, and they are appalling.

That is not how things stand, however.

That is what we stand to lose.

sit

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We must not sit back and accept this.

Moreover, we cannot sit on all the committees.

You sit next to me when we vote.

Would you please sit down and remove that sign.

We cannot afford to sit idly until that moment arrives.

To be at a halt.

To stand.

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Europe has managed to stand up to condemn unacceptable events.

Roma need to be able to stand up for themselves more.

Rapporteurs simply need to have the courage to stand their ground.

History has consistently shown that the correct approach is to stand up to a bully.

Through cooperation, small, independent firms must be able to stand up to the large chains.