English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Stand" in Example Sentences
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1096467	I have better things to do than stand here and take your insults.	CK
847272	Never choose a vocation just because it promises social standing.	Source_Benedict_1921
326138	The train was so crowded that I had to keep standing all the way.	CM
326202	The train was so crowded that I had to stand all the way to Ueno.	CK
3037835	The train was very crowded so I had to stand all the way to Ueno.	CK
3314645	There was a small group of men standing in front of the fountain.	CK
497158	After a short visit, he suddenly stood up and said he was leaving.	NekoKanjya
62337	I could stand here with you forever, just gazing off into the sea.	CM
2731518	Newspaper stands are scattered here and there throughout the city.	sharptoothed
264755	I'll stand up for what I believe in and won't yield to any threats.	CK
250479	The hill on which my house stands commands a full view of the city.	CM
3239007	Are you sure it's safe to stand that close to the edge of the cliff?	CK
2735614	Tom walked past the three policemen who were standing on the corner.	CK
324445	When I saw the ghost, I was so frightened that my hair stood on end.	Dejo
39065	You have only to stand in front of the door. It will open by itself.	Swift
3037836	Since the train was very crowded, I had to stand all the way to Ueno.	CK
3004520	The train was so packed that I had to stand up during the whole trip.	patgfisher
2537070	Tom stood in front of the padlocked door and wondered who had the key.	CK
284331	His standing up was the signal for everybody to start leaving the room.	CM
1954890	I can't stand it any longer. Turn that music off. It's driving me crazy.	CK
1435864	Since there wasn't any more room at the table, I had to eat standing up.	caspian
238114	The policeman stood like a statue with his arms folded across his chest.	CK
1093170	Tom only takes painkillers when he just can't stand the pain any longer.	CK
2537055	Tom was standing outside the window, listening to Mary and John talking.	CK
249586	By the time our long conversation was over, Mother was tired of standing.	CM
264946	Being unemployed gave me the chance to stand back and think about my life.	Zifre
1845256	That woman standing over there is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.	CK
35320	The bus was so crowded that I was kept standing all the way to the station.	CK
1836227	The man standing over there next to the bookcase has a photographic memory.	CK
266293	The people standing around were amused and laughed at the brave little dog.	CK
277560	The statue of Hachiko, the faithful dog, stands in front of Shibuya Station.	CK
326141	The train was so crowded that we were obliged to stand all the way to Osaka.	CM
2112234	You may not agree with him, but at least he stands up for what he believes in.	darinmex
273735	The whole company stood in silence for a few moments, as a tribute to the dead.	CK
45292	That man was standing a little ways away, but he turned when he heard Tom shout.	autuno
1093202	Tom nearly had a heart attack when he saw Mary standing on the edge of the roof.	CK
1040493	"What a nice surprise," Tom said as he opened the door and saw Mary standing there.	CK
1992225	That guy standing in the corner over there can finish a smoke in less than a minute.	Marcus
22350	The hall was filled with such a large audience that there wasn't even standing room.	CK
56421	Jane Cobb, his present secretary, is the only person in the office who can stand him.	CK
1311596	The first time you meet people, you should be careful about how near you stand to them.	CK
3350308	Tom doesn't like it when people invade his personal space by standing too close to him.	patgfisher
327976	The defendant was about stand trial when he grabbed the deputy's gun and shot the judge.	CK
1311601	When you meet someone for the first time, be careful about how close you stand to that person.	CK
1955447	Please wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before standing up and retrieving your luggage.	_undertoad
1343812	Tom felt the stiffness in his joints as he stood up after sitting in the same position for a long time.	Chrikaru
53293	Jim's angry because his date for the movie stood him up and he wasted an hour waiting for her in the rain.	CM
272157	When I was a kid, touching bugs didn't bother me a bit. Now I can hardly stand looking at pictures of them.	CM
271574	I sometimes wish I could live a quiet retired sort of life but I doubt I could stand it for more than a few days.	CK
3009023	When he got up to make his speech, Tom's mind went completely blank and all he could do was stand there with his mouth open.	patgfisher