standing
noun
rank or status, especially with respect to social, economic, or personal position, reputation, etc..
standings
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pluralof standing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Gloucester thrashed a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
City, which sits in first place in the standings, has always denied any wrongdoing and is expected to appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
With back-to-back losses against teams expected to finish the year near the bottom of the standings, Harbaugh’s squad is on the brink after only two weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Antonelli extended his lead at the top of the drivers' standings to 66 points over team-mate George Russell.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
It won’t hurt our record in the league or affect our standings as we head into tournament season a few weeks from now.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
