stand still
Example Sentences
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Spielberg believes the Earth can stand still again, and that this time, we can get it right.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
"If South Korea were to pursue nuclear armament, do you really think Japan would stand still? Or Taiwan?" he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 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
He had no way of knowing how impossible it was for me to stand still.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
