standing still
Example Sentences
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But standing still is no guarantee of safety either: One woman’s hem got caught in the teeth of an escalator.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Best and Last’s” intro splat-tacular, typically a highlight of each film, hinges on the posse standing still on a moving floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
"So, we're going to look to strengthen because we know that teams around us are going to get better. If you're not trying to continually evolve and improve, you're standing still."
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Rigs are standing still, while oil-loading berths along the Persian Gulf are empty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Though it was standing still, the car seemed to be flying down a highway, going too fast.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
