in good stead
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"It's held him in good stead over the last couple of years," Greenberg told SEN radio of playing golf.
From Barron's
"Even though I didn't play and I was struggling with injury, I was able to be a good egg around the camp. I supported the lads and that puts me in good stead with the manager."
From BBC
Her theatrical training stood her in good stead.
From BBC
"I felt like, each match, I got better and better in most parts of my game. I was just excited to get some matches under my belt in some tough conditions, and I think it put us in good stead going to New York."
From Fox News
Wrote Carmen: “This served me in good stead in a 33-year diplomatic career.”
From Washington Post
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