Remained without a seat (5)

I believe the answer is:

stood

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'remained' is the definition.
(standing is a kind of remaining)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Rose to one's feet" , "Tolerated; stayed upright" , "Paid" , "Was situated" , "Remained upright" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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