stand
verb (used without object)
(of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
had stood
-
past perfectof stand.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown form of magnetism, overturning an understanding of magnetic behavior that had stood for more than a century.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Lockhart said the 35 Orangemen from Portadown District Lodge had "stood lawfully" for the last two weeks on Drumcree hill.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Drone images taken by a volunteer showed only mud and debris where it had stood.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
On Saturday, wildfire victims praised lawmakers who had stood up to the governor’s push for legislation benefiting the utilities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
It had stood up well to sun and wind, but after the monsoon rains several small patches showed wear and it was well to get things done in good time.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
