stock-still

Example Sentences

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She trains them to stand stock-still when a judge inspects them nose to tail, or trot in a circle without getting distracted by the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Even if almost everyone in attendance lay on the ground stock-still.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has supported the Democratic Republic of Congo by dressing up as the country's revered first leader Patrice Lumumba and remaining stock-still throughout every match.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

As a reporter asked the 81-year-old his thoughts on running for reelection in 2026, McConnell stood stock-still, unblinking and seemingly unable to answer, while holding tightly to his lectern.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2023

Josie and Ivy were still standing stock-still on the sidewalk, staring at one another in shock, when Josie’s dad caught up with her.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix