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“… all standing timbers are in sound condition.”

“With deep, standing water on many major and minor roads, driving conditions were hazardous and there were disruptions to rail services in many areas.”

“All serving officers of good standing were entitled to join the RUC, the fledgling Six Counties police force.”

“An inter-departmental squabble of long standing.”

“… a man of standing in his community.”

“When starting to use this type of corkscrew, it is best to stand the bottle on the table.”

“Four of her UK records still stand more than 20 years since she retired.”

“Not being able to stand it a moment longer, she sprang out of the reeds and dashed toward her sibling, enveloping him in a very wet embrace.”

“I'll stand lunch, and you can pay me back later.”

“He stood up, waiting for me to stand too, and when I did he started to walk slowly.”

“I can't stand brandy.”

“Huge glass structures stand where fields of flowers once thrived.”