Standing to reason, her explanation convinced the skeptical audience.

The village's last stands against invaders became the stuff of legend.

I bought two sturdy tank stands to hold my new aquariums.

Fishermen reported that standing stocks of coastal fish have declined over the past decade.

Farmers measured the standing crop to estimate the field's productivity before harvest.

The standing crops on the terrace fields survived the late frost, providing enough grain to feed the village.

During the morning commute, there was hardly any standing room left on the subway, so I clung to the pole until my stop.

The workshop ordered several heavy-duty tank-stands to support the new fuel containers.

Marine biologists measured the standing stock of phytoplankton to estimate available food for filter feeders.

She was standing still while the photographer adjusted the lights.