Sentence examples for to standing for from inspiring English sources

The barriers to standing for election have moved with time but are traditionally low.

Mr Fox said today he would "never say never" to standing for the position.

There are exceptions, but when it comes to standing for parliament again, most believe their role is done.

And then of course, with regards to standing for our principles, when — when the students took to the streets in Tehran and the people there protested, the Green Revolution occurred.

Environmental concerns are not high on the priority list of many Turks, as evidenced by a Green Party that has yet to muster branches in at least half of the country's 81 provinces as a prerequisite to standing for election.

The basic topics vary for individual programs, but students are expected to complete eight courses for a grade (or seven courses plus a research experience) during the first three semesters prior to standing for the general exam.

Now the ailing tree is braced by a structural support and is expected to remain standing for up to 15 years.

We need to be changing our tone, to be standing for something and not just against things.

Although Whitlam would have received ALP support in either division, he chose to continue standing for Werriwa and moved from Cronulla to Cabramatta.

The president reminded people to eat, if they knew they were going to be standing for a long time.

Now for the second time, the party's asked her to consider standing for London Mayor.