Example sentences of "stand there for [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Edward continued to stand there for another minute or two .
2 There were signs that Sir Charles had stood there for some time .
3 He could not say when , but the horse dung and the faint indentations in the dry earth showed riders had stood there for some time .
4 Near the Salt Tower he found the gravel-strewn slush had been disturbed , indicating someone had stood there for some time .
5 Jack stood there for some time , staring at the repairs .
6 Tuan Ti Fo stood there for some time , staring at the door , the wicker basket resting lightly in his hand .
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