motionless
Example Sentences
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The 33-year-old Canadian tumbled during her second run, losing her skis and poles and lying motionless on the snow.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
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 • Jan. 30, 2026
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 • Jan. 21, 2026
The boy's mother said she saw her son motionless on the floor and her heart sank.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
“Are you kidding?” answered Brooklyn, who stood virtually motionless, mesmerized by the machine.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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