One belief is that it started when an English stableman committed suicide by hanging himself while standing on a pail,or bucket.

VOA: special.2011.06.05

"Standing on the steps of the Capitol will be a man whose story reflects the enduring promise of our land.

VOA: special.2009.01.17

But the image is surprising because he is standing on a crowded street in New York City.

VOA: special.2009.03.23

She is standing on the front of a ship facing the strong island winds.

VOA: special.2010.06.23

Sometimes a heron can be seen standing on one thin leg,motionless.

VOA: special.2009.10.06

As a result,they have improved their standing on the list.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

But water should not be standing on the soil.

VOA: special.2010.03.09

Boarded up windows and doors, police cars,signs to stop violence, young men standing idle are common on the south side of Chicago.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

He said his administration has calmed a troubled economy, made progress on many domestic issues, and strengthened America's standing in the world.

VOA: standard.2010.02.06

And they tremble. Standing on them is like trying to balance on a floating mattress.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

But he said he is not giving up on fixing health care, and that he did not tackle the issue to boost his political standing.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

The New York Democrat said the embargo gives Cuba's rulers a scapegoat for their mistakes and lifting it will boost the U.S.standing on the world stage.

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

The high court is expected to rule soon on a case unresolved from last term involving long-standing restrictions on corporations and labor unions contributing to political candidates.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

Standing on the White House lawn, he delivered a message to the IOC.".

VOA: standard.2009.09.16