stand around
phrasal verb
stood around; standing around; stands around
: to stand without doing anything
People were standing around waiting to get inside the theater.
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While Great Danes often stand around 32 inches tall, a Chihuahua’s average height is under 9 inches.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
The group appeared onstage standing around a replica of the show's set at the titular bar, with Danson and company behind the bar as host Anthony Anderson introduced the reunion.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
And, of course, all the models are standing around with no clothes on backstage.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, Segel, 44, stands around observing, taking on the part of new hire Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway).
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
The group appeared onstage standing around a replica of the show's set at the titular bar, with Danson and company behind the bar as host Anthony Anderson introduced the reunion.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
And, of course, all the models are standing around with no clothes on backstage.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, Segel, 44, stands around observing, taking on the part of new hire Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway).
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stand around
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“Stand around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20around. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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