stand still
Example Sentences
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“The most dangerous course of action right now is to stand still and to remain in a human-driven world,” Stanley said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Spielberg believes the Earth can stand still again, and that this time, we can get it right.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
He would not stand still and let people support him and would not listen to what has been said.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
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
She learned to stand still, on the bank of the river, and thus she saw the muskrats swimming, noses above water, watched them dive.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
