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stillness

[stil-nis] / ˈstɪl nɪs /


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The COVID-19 pandemic gave Korkejian the stillness to undertake it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Then by 2½ minutes, slower-frequency theta waves related to deep inner stillness increased.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

It's a remarkable moment of stillness in a concert that's largely a colourful, career-spanning celebration.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

But no voice calls, no birds sing; the stillness is untroubled by any living creature save one.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

One warm evening came a stillness as if the whole world were holding its breath.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman




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