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Example Sentences
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"Beware of possible flash flooding, standing water, strong wind, lightning and hail," the Park Police said in a statement on X.
From BBC
A man in boots and jodhpurs standing beside the cameraman raised a megaphone and shouted, “Ready! Action!”
From Literature
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I’m still standing at the bureau, I’m still wearing Helen’s cardigan sweater.
From Literature
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In response, Ofgem said it wants all energy firms to offer at least one tariff that has a low standing charge but higher cost per unit of energy.
From BBC
He added: "My leadership is about standing firm for the British interest. No matter the pressure."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.