stand still
Example Sentences
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She is no longer in the workforce, her long-term plans remain uncertain, and time — particularly regarding savings and pensions — does not stand still.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
"We cannot just stand still; natural disasters will always be a part of life."
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The net effect is a Fed that’s likely to stand still on rates, even as the stock market reels from uncertainty.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
“We can’t stand still, we need to keep innovating and investing in stories that matter most to audiences,” Sarandos said on an investor call Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025
‘No, and will not rise today, Master Holbytla. Nor ever again, one would think under this cloud. But time does not stand still, though the Sun be lost. Make haste!’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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