stock-still
Example Sentences
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In the new study, three participants laid stock-still in an fMRI scanner for 15 sessions that totaled to 16 hours.
From Scientific American
Napolitano was so afraid of losing the connection that she stood stock-still in the tiny vestibule of her Park Slope apartment building, clutching her bag of trash, for the duration of the 27-minute call.
From New York Times
Among them, however, was the real Jason Bateman, sitting stock-still and trying to pass for cardboard.
From New York Times
Tuesday morning as I approached the church on Highway 24, I indeed spotted a large billygoat standing stock-still in front of the church.
From Washington Times
There was a persistent scratching sound from beneath the floorboards, and every once in a while her dog would stand stock-still and then tremble.
From Washington Times
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