stand still
Example Sentences
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"If South Korea were to pursue nuclear armament, do you really think Japan would stand still? Or Taiwan?" he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
She is no longer in the workforce, her long-term plans remain uncertain, and time — particularly regarding savings and pensions — does not stand still.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
The net effect is a Fed that’s likely to stand still on rates, even as the stock market reels from uncertainty.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
The winter solstice is the moment the Sun appears to stand still, directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, the most southerly latitude it reaches annually.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
It seemed impossible to stand still where the ground was black with ants, but there was nowhere else to go.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
