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Noun
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Right-hander Stephen Kolek has emerged in their stead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
In 2006, Fidel underwent emergency intestinal surgery and named Raúl acting president of two of Cuba’s three ruling bodies, the Council of State and the Council of Ministers, in his stead.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The Patriots cut wide receiver Stefon Diggs this offseason but signed former Packers free agent Romeo Doubs in his stead.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Noun
In its stead, Johnson backed a policy that essentially codified powers police already had to disperse mobs once they’re formed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Right-hander Stephen Kolek has emerged in their stead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
In 2006, Fidel underwent emergency intestinal surgery and named Raúl acting president of two of Cuba’s three ruling bodies, the Council of State and the Council of Ministers, in his stead.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The Patriots cut wide receiver Stefon Diggs this offseason but signed former Packers free agent Romeo Doubs in his stead.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stead. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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