lie still
Example Sentences
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For years, wildlife experts advised people attacked by black bears to fight back, while recommending that anyone confronted by a much larger grizzly lie still and play dead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Her baby's head was stuck and she was just told to lie still during labour, which lasted three days.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025
Try to sit or lie still and remain calm while you await help.
From National Geographic • Aug. 17, 2023
Mendoza’s colleagues in their written statements reported that Churna, even after she was face-down on the ground, continued to squirm and lift her torso despite officers’ repeated commands that she lie still.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023
When he saw Dumbledore, he tried to sit up, but Dumbledore put a hand on his shoulder and made him lie still.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
