stilled
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This is soccer’s ritual now, a beautiful, flowing sport stilled by cold technology that no one seems to love.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
She and Justin held their daughter for a few precious moments as her heartbeat stilled, marveling at her perfect tiny fingers and toes and whispering private words of love.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
Behind her is a painting in dark umber of a viola da gamba, a stilled music that suggests or confirms the love theme of the picture.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
Less than three years ago, there was real worry that her creative voice would be stilled.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
At last it was free of the terrible pain that had stilled its roar and quenched its fire for so many days.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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