stand around
Example Sentences
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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
Mortgage rates stand around 6.1%, down from about 6.9% a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
While a Wednesday rate cut is baked in, the odds of another quarter-point reduction in borrowing costs in January stand around 20% and barely get above coin-flip territory through the first half of next year.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
They stand around in combat fatigues, holding their rifles and listening intently as she describes how the family's belongings were thrown into the street.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024
“Hank! You can’t just stand around on the street. Come in and look at the menu.”
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
