stand still
Example Sentences
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Ari, it’s like when you’re in traffic—the one thing you can’t do is stand still.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"If we hang back and stand still this will just run right over the top of us," he said in the speech at the University of Sydney.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 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
It danced around its mother’s backside, bleating constantly for her to stand still long enough for a meal.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
