immobility
Example Sentences
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It was also notable for its use of stillness and silence; the absolute immobility required at various points from the thousands of troops, and from the members of the royal family marching behind the coffin.
From New York Times
While her mother’s immobility helped to inspire her travel, so did some maternal advice.
From Washington Post
Mahmut’s immobility is parodied by the sticky tape he puts down nightly in hopes of trapping the mouse that lives in his kitchen.
From New York Times
No closer to an answer after more than two years, Chiancone’s joint pain had been eclipsed by exhaustion, immobility and unpredictable falls.
From Washington Post
As the author of "The Internet Police" writes, he had reached a point in his life where "I had tap-clicked my way into a lifestyle of comfort, abundance, and immobility" — and found it intolerable.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
