lie still
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For years, wildlife experts advised people attacked by black bears to fight back, while recommending that anyone confronted by a much larger grizzly lie still and play dead.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Her baby's head was stuck and she was just told to lie still during labour, which lasted three days.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2025
“It’s so hard to see her like this,” Gabriela said, as she smoothed her hand over her daughter’s forehead and begged her to lie still.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
Try to sit or lie still and remain calm while you await help.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 17, 2023
After that, I just lie still and do fake breathing whenever someone checks on me.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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