standing
Example Sentences
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In the post-World War II era of standing armies, presidents enjoy substantial freedom of action in military affairs.
Speaking to MPs on the Commons Housing Committee she praised the government's draft legislation as striking "the right balance" between standing up to "vested interests" and pushing through changes quickly.
From BBC
Arsenal also finished top of the Champions League standings with eight wins from eight games.
From BBC
Lab produced beta cells may also solve the long standing shortage of donor tissue.
From Science Daily
“Grateful for friendships forged through years of standing shoulder-to-shoulder, united by purpose and conviction,” she wrote.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
