standing

Example Sentences

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"In extension of that you also ask the foreign office. They are in place to protect Norway's standing internationally, and this is hurting that image internationally," he told the BBC.

From BBC

Only a small number of buildings remained standing, including the homes of traditional leaders.

From BBC

A red light touched the points of standing rocks.

From Literature

“We’re standing next to a dynamite keg and the fuse is lit,” said Johnston.

From Literature

And yet, by Saturday evening, Lemon was greeted with a standing ovation at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammys fête.

From Salon