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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

The colony was located inside a dead tree standing about eight meters above the forest floor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Her Breakfast colleagues past and present then came together on set to present her with a Little Miss Sunshine framed picture, a cake and a standing ovation.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Slouching was strictly forbidden, as was standing with their feet spread apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I remember standing there in Aunt Lotti’s kitchen watching this confrontation, and feeling very confused.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo