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standing still



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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

To outrun tariffs, though, it is standing still.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Brook's innings was astonishing, with more time spent running towards the bowlers than standing still.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

But standing still is not enough, most would like to see their standard of living improve over a five-year span.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

When she opens her eyes she sees that the train is standing still, the doors open at her stop.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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