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
"As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still."
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
“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
He had to stand still to avoid accidentally kicking any of the playground balls and having them thud against the door or wall.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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