stand
verb (used without object)
(of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
is standing
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present progressiveof stand (3rd 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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It is a problem whether the wicketkeeper is standing up to the stumps or not.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Barb is toasting Ron and his accomplishments, but he can’t pay attention because the waitress is standing awkwardly at the table.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
"There is irreparable damage in the monastery in the southeastern section, but on the other hand the church is standing firm and in good condition," the 42-year-old French-Syrian said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
And then one of them is gone, and the other is standing alone, holding an account that barely moved and a list of things they always meant to do together.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
So Danuta is standing in the hall right behind me the next time I answer the door.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
