stand
verb (used without object)
(of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
am standing
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present progressiveof stand (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“People can speculate all they want — but I am standing here today telling you personally that you can count on our complete commitment,” Ellison said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
I am standing with two Minneapolis residents who go by Tim and Star, looking out at the Say Their Names memorial.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2026
"The fact I am standing here at all is no thanks to my own efforts, but to the people who have supported me," she said in her acceptance speech.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025
“I am standing by the wording,” Mr. Christie said.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
But it takes until I am standing on a table, waving my final goodbyes to the hoarse chanting of my name, to define it.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
