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stationary

[stey-shuh-ner-ee] / ˈsteɪ ʃəˌnɛr i /


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He has yet to progress to live play on the court, although he recently started incorporating movement into his on-court drills instead of just stationary shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Norman Case, 58, was sitting in stationary traffic on the A12 near Kelvedon, Essex, in October 2024, when a black Mercedes went into the back of his vehicle.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

As the creature adapted to a more stationary lifestyle, having two eyes was no longer necessary.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

An AFP team on site saw around 15 stationary ships near the port entrance, though it was not possible to confirm if they were being kept out by the traffic shutdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Now that they were stationary, they both started to shiver.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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