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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

Port Vale are the last club standing in the FA Cup from outside the Premier League and Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Simpson, standing at his side, jumped in with a rapid-fire explanation of what had just happened, throwing her band under the bus and not making much sense at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Willem, standing near the back, whispered back what he could see of the blacked-out city.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom