stand around
Example Sentences
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"The police and officials they've sent here just stand around taking photos and making TikToks," she added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Mortgage rates stand around 6.1%, down from about 6.9% a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
He can be seen holding his right leg, apparently in pain as multiple federal agents stand around and a crowd gathers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
The pound also rose in reaction to the news, to stand around $1.22.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
A group of people stand around my unfinished house laughing and talking, holding old-fashioned bottles of root beer.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
