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"All the forces are in balance when a pencil is standing on end, so it is a 'solution of the equations,'" he said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
For households across England, Scotland and Wales, standing charges, fixed daily fees customers pay regardless of usage, will be removed from gas bills, while the VAT cut on electricity bills has been extended until July.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The brainstem regulates essential involuntary functions, and these newly studied cells appear to limit blood pressure swings as people move between everyday activities, including sleeping, waking, standing, and exercising.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Smith gave Johnson a standing ovation, and O’Neal said Johnson was the reason he joined the crew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The bus lurched dreadfully as it started up but we were standing too close together to fall.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
He is 22nd in the drivers' standings, is yet to score a point after 16 Grands Prix and has failed to finish eight races.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
However, his crash meant he finished five points behind Evans in the overall standings.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 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
The Sparks have two lottery picks thanks to the Plum trade and their dismal place in the standings, but they have a lot to do to make the playoffs next season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
He kept tabs on the latest book reviews, the American League standings, and what the South Side aldermen were up to.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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