standing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"For someone like me that likes to play fast, it's hard when you're waiting and standing on a tee box for 10, 15 minutes," he told BBC Sport NI.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I'll be standing," Streeting said in a speech and question-and-answer session at a think tank event in London.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“And the event wasn’t supposed to be about you, really. But there you are, standing on a mound, the baseball in your hand, everybody wondering what’s going to happen next.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
On Sunday, a friend took the couple through their vows as they were standing on a cobblestone ledge at the foot of a waterfall on the 121-year-old Ruskin property about an hour out of Nashville.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
I see the new girl, Charlotte, standing with her team and my insides tangle up with pre-race jitters.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing standing
Vocabulary of the Summer Olympics
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Civilizations and Peoples of the Fertile Crescent, Lessons 3–4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
