stilled

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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

That promise of stilled beauty is borne out in these pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Now his voice is permanently stilled, but his impact on the way we try to cover entertainment lives on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

The human body, in glorious and panicked motion and, too often, sadly stilled.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Lord Asriel put his hand on his dæmon’s neck; she felt him tremble, and stilled him.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman