stand
verb (used without object)
(of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
are standing
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present progressiveof stand.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 in Jacksonville are standing on their patio furniture, screaming “Trevor Lawrence, you dope!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
But Rams coach Sean McVay indicated Wednesday that the injury-ravaged Rams are standing pat — for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
However, they do believe that you are standing in the way of them and their inheritance, this $1.1 million house.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Hundreds of third-party candidates are standing in the November 3 contest for the House of Representatives and Senate.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Maddy and Stephanie are standing together, talking to Mrs. Hameed.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
