standing

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The prospect of land war between the two countries is dire, as each boasts one of Africa’s largest standing armies—perhaps 800,000 fighters in total.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She got hot standing at the grill and fainted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Germany has kept Ramstein Air Base available under standing agreements—a vital U.S. hub for logistics, force projection, and drone-linked operations beyond Europe—even as Berlin insists this isn’t NATO’s war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A few hours earlier, while waiting for Wille outside the museum, I encountered an elderly Black man, apparently unhoused, standing on Michigan Avenue.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Torak had to lean into the blast just to stay standing, and clutch his cape to stop it being ripped away.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver