stand between
idiom
: to be in place or position between (two things)
A row of trees stands between the two houses.
—often used figurativelyA single putt is the only thing standing between her and the title. If she makes it, she wins.
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Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
No tricks here—just four simple ingredients stand between you and the perfect fall party punch!
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Where do things stand between Chicago and Giddey?
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In her role, Crump guides families through the enrollment process, connects parents to tuition assistance and ultimately removes barriers that stand between children and potential educational growth.
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Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
No tricks here—just four simple ingredients stand between you and the perfect fall party punch!
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Where do things stand between Chicago and Giddey?
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
In her role, Crump guides families through the enrollment process, connects parents to tuition assistance and ultimately removes barriers that stand between children and potential educational growth.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Stand between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20between. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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