stand
verb (used without object)
(of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
will be standing
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future progressiveof stand.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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So if Argentina looks poised for victory in a knockout round, Sagan and his team will be standing by with flights to the next game before the final whistle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Three active-duty firefighters from Sierra Madre will be standing atop the float on the day of the parade, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
Gilbert will be standing by to file challenges.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2025
Akufo-Addo, who will be standing down in January after two terms in power, has boasted that he has fulfilled 80% of his promises to Ghanaians.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2024
Tariq will be standing there, grinning, one fist on the doorjamb and the other on his hip.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
