Example Sentences

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Nomadic Aviation Group, his company, had been standing by for months as Spirit teetered closer to the brink.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Both Carwin and his mother, who had been standing near the stage, were struck on the head by pieces of falling ceiling, but were lucky to avoid serious injury.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Kevin Bell, who had been standing near the jury box.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

The pyramid was so big that they had to build it from the inside before backing out and filling in the areas where they had been standing.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 20, 2024

Gurgi and the dwarf, who had been standing behind the bard, now rushed in; despite Eilonwy’s protests, they crowded around Taran.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander