stand around
Example Sentences
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Shipments from China averaged between 650,000 and 900,000 barrels a day in recent years, but now exports stand around 350,000 barrels a day, said Brian Stetter, an analyst at S&P Global.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
"The police and officials they've sent here just stand around taking photos and making TikToks," she added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
At least for the sake of torch-passing, someone should have thought of something for the newish members introduced in “Jackass Forever” to do besides stand around and applaud.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Shots are dimly lit, characters stand around in dated kitchens and conversations last a few minutes before flitting to another storyline entirely.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2025
In between pat- frisking inmates as they entered or exited the mess hall, there was time to just stand around and gab.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
