standing still

Example Sentences

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"So, we're going to look to strengthen because we know that teams around us are going to get better. If you're not trying to continually evolve and improve, you're standing still."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Despite Musk’s delay tactics, competitors aren’t standing still.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported that Nvidia isn’t standing still when it comes to innovation, writing that the company plans a new inference-oriented chip system that leverages its new relationship with the startup Groq.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Johnson’s strongest competition only returned to the course after standing still for 15 minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

He looks old and weary, like he’s standing still.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee