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motionless

[moh-shuhn-lis] / ˈmoʊ ʃən lɪs /


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For the giant is motionless, and its chest is pierced with an ominous spear that rises 3,000 feet into the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal

People lie on the sidewalk or stand hunched over and motionless.

From Los Angeles Times

The cub was found sitting, motionless, in the middle of Hillcrest Parkway near Olympic Street in Castaic just before 1 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Molly asked, reaching out to hug her, but when she wrapped her arms around Anat, she did not return the gesture, instead just standing there, her arms motionless at her sides.

From Literature

Many of those who stood, motionless, overlooking the scene of the tragedy, knew people who remain unaccounted for, or were badly injured.

From Barron's