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"She took her seat in the front stead of the classroom."

"He stood in Alex's stead while he was away."

"The tree was planted in the stead where the old one once stood."

"He steadied the ladder before his friend began to climb."

"She steadied herself before making the jump."

"They stead the boat against the strong winds."

"He maintained a stead pace throughout the race."

"The economy showed a stead growth over the years."

"Her voice was stead even in the face of criticism."