They might be standing (6)

I believe the answer is:

orders

(Other definitions for orders that I've seen before include "Instructions given as to waiters" , "Commands these priests and nuns?" , "Monastic societies" , "Dictates, commands" , "Decrees, commands" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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