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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are stand up" is not correct in written English.
It seems to be a fragment and lacks proper grammatical structure.
Example: "They are stand up comedians who perform every weekend."
Alternatives: "are upright" or "are on their feet".
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are stand up
verb
To position or be positioned physically. To support oneself on the feet in an erect position. To rise to one's feet; to stand up. To remain motionless. To be placed in an upright or vertical orientation. To place in an upright or standing position. To occupy or hold a place; to be situated or located. To measure when erect on the feet.
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(USA!) It's attitude, it's who we are, stand up tall.
I know those law enforcement officers who are stand up gentlemen.
Just know who you are, stand up for what you believe in, and don't let anybody push you around.
No matter how nice you are stand up for yourself.
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All Dad did was stand up and swear, shrug, laugh and get back to work.
Aspired to be: Stand up comedian.
What I WILL do is stand up for trans kids whenever I get the opportunity.
No matter how scary it may be, stand up to them.
We had never been stood up before.
I've been stood up, let down, messed around.
"If I were stood up, I wouldn't tell anyone.
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