Example sentences of "stand [adv] [verb] at the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Largely because of their native climate and sparse grazing , they are small animals standing perhaps 100–110cm at the withers on the islands and weighing 300–350kg , but in improved mainland environments they reach 116–122cm and can weigh 50 per cent more than the island cattle . |
| 2 | In Britain and South Africa , most breeders are now careful to select the longer-legged type , standing perhaps 100–112cm at the withers , which is a well-proportioned animal in contrast with the big-headed 90cm dwarves . |
| 3 | Clare and Jacky conferred briefly in the kitchen while Carolyn stood awkwardly smiling at the woman . |
| 4 | Fran closed the door and stood silently looking at the mess . |
| 5 | She stood there yabbing at the end of the counter , when are you coming out ! |