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standing

[stan-ding] / ˈstæn dɪŋ /




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The stagnation of the Clarity Act is a reminder of the long road to clear legal and regulatory standing.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A six-minute egg is soft, custardy, a little luxurious — something you eat with toast, standing at the counter, yolk pooling gold across the plate.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Texas and South Carolina rolled, and Texas is 16-3 against top 25 teams and has arguably the best momentum of any team left standing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But though tariffs weighed on consumer spending and business activity, the economy still grew 2.1%, with unemployment in December standing at 4.4%.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He was looking down into the ravine, his ears forwards, every hair on his back standing up.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver