The meaning of "stand to" While this land doesn't 【stand to】 disappear entirely, its landscape may soon be altered beyond recognition if global warming persists. What does "stand to" mean in this sen

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The meaning of "stand to" While this land doesn't 【stand to】 disappear entirely, its landscape may soon be altered beyond recognition if global warming persists. What does "stand to" mean in this sentence? THANK YOU !

2014년 10월 2일 오후 12:59

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It means that the land is not likely to disappear. Another way of saying this is 'the land isn't set to disappear'.

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