sit still for
Example Sentences
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Although I like unwinding, I can’t actually sit still for very long, so you’ll probably find me doing water sports there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Once he doesn’t have to sit still for photos, he immediately begins to play an original song called “Would You Be My Dad?” where he sings about learning how to tie a tie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025
"Just being able to sit still for long enough in an exam... it's a real distraction when you're trying to perform at your best," she added.
From BBC • May 25, 2024
However, this method requires optics expertise, tightly controlled conditions and for the patient to sit still for an extended period -- making this an impractical choice, especially for assessing food allergies in children.
From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2023
“But I always believed that kids didn’t have short attention spans, that they could easily sit still for a half an hour.”
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
