standing

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It certainly proved that way during the sitting event, which followed the visually impaired and standing races: 18 athletes from a field of 37 failed to make it to the bottom of the course.

From BBC

"Such actions undermine public order, create unnecessary concern and adversely affect the reputation and economic standing of the United Arab Emirates," the company said, in a note sent to the shops seen by AFP.

From Barron's

They have only lost once in their past 18 league matches, but during that period they have given up 10 points from winning positions - enough to cost them first place in the current standings.

From BBC

No Triple Crown, no hope of winning the Six Nations title, no end to their hideous run of defeats against Ireland - now standing at 12 and with no discernible sign of it stopping there.

From BBC

This moment would have no doubt led to a very memorable standing ovation and “U-S-A” chant and perhaps even a few tears.

From Los Angeles Times