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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are standing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a current state of being upright or in a position of standing, often in the present continuous tense.
Example: "The children are standing in line for the school bus."
Alternatives: "are on their feet" or "are upright".
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are standing
verb
In the process of coming to an upright position.
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Comment moderators are standing by.
Now only four are standing.
"My hairs are standing up.
"My factories are standing by".
"We are standing by the Tunisian government.
People are standing on their porches, watching.
Two policemen are standing in the gridlock.
"We are standing by them," she said.
Mankind are standing on either side.
Organizers of the raffle are standing firm.
Some female Tory MPs are standing down.
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