standing
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"I am standing because my life has prepared me to serve the game," Vega said in a statement announcing his candidacy.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
It quickly developed a high standing among Western peers during the Cold War for its insights into the inner workings and military preparedness of Soviet Russia and its satellites in Eastern Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Someone standing near me asked who was opening: “R.E.M. They’re from Georgia.”
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
Catchers have a stationary view of a pitch from directly behind the plate, while batters track pitches standing from the side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
The only child not standing in the garden was the red-shoed girl.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
As his team has plummeted in the SEC standings, he has noted that his quarterbacks are in competition—despite the approximate $2 million price tag on starter LaNorris Sellers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Gloucester thrashed a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
City, which sits in first place in the standings, has always denied any wrongdoing and is expected to appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Slovenian Roglic, who rides for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, overtook Felix Gall in the standings after the Austrian came home in 25th position, 1:36 slower than his podium rival.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
It won’t hurt our record in the league or affect our standings as we head into tournament season a few weeks from now.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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Civilizations and Peoples of the Fertile Crescent, Lessons 3–4
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