Oppose is a pretty good English word to use also. Pose and stand are of similar meaning

Nick Cave encouraged Kylie to read hear lyrics at a public poetry reading. She got up and read I should be so lucky. I respect her for that

I could imagine how surreal that would be, having the neighbours soap star turned #1 music star, reading at your local poetry jam.

Tribute by his son (1) (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcBM3p3wYlg

Online games can have longer and more unpredictable loading times.Especially when synchronizing several players.

Moray modelling program in Dos. Fun times