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Sentence examples for standing in from inspiring English sources

The phrase "standing in" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means "acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something." Example: The CEO is currently on vacation, so the vice president will be standing in for her at the board meeting tomorrow.

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standing in

verb

Present participle of stand in

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Standing in a park?

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Standing in my cot.

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The Guardian - Lifestyle

He started standing in church.

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The New York Times - Health

I was standing in the bathroom queue.

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The New Yorker

We were standing in the temple courtyard.

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The New Yorker

Two policemen are standing in the gridlock.

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The New Yorker

Have you been standing in the rain?

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Independent

"Him standing in Japan makes that impossible.

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The New York Times - Sports

"Just standing in fifth position was different".

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The New York Times

I'm standing in the wrong plane.

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