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  • present participle of stand.
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standing

[stan-ding] / ˈstæn dɪŋ /




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Standing inside her store, surrounded by pastel ballgowns decorated with lace and rhinestones, Leonor felt optimistic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Standing among the crowd of protesters, Inge Bisgaard told the BBC that Landry's visit showed a lack of respect.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Standing stiff and unsmiling next to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump appeared unmoved by the former imperial temple in Beijing where emperors once prayed for good harvests.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Standing in the corner, arguing with the refs?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Standing in the corner, holding a scroll of paper, was the girl in the yellow dress!

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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