standing still
Example Sentences
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"We'll see how it works, see how it's received too... It's not a platform standing still, and that's a pretty good sign," he said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Rigs are standing still, while oil-loading berths along the Persian Gulf are empty.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Maruthappu believes the bigger risk is standing still.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
And it felt like time was standing still, even though you would think that there would be a sense that we were rushing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
Everything was fine as long as they were moving, but standing still was making her anxious.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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