stand still
Example Sentences
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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
"We cannot just stand still; natural disasters will always be a part of life."
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
He said: "I think graduates quite rightly feel very sore, because they're sort of running to stand still."
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
I sway from foot to foot because I’m never able to stand still during these minimeetings.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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