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stasis

[stey-sis, stas-is] / ˈsteɪ sɪs, ˈstæs ɪs /


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“Night Nurse” is more about the microcosm of this sleepy retirement community — where money and power still have influence, despite their stasis — than it is the outcome of Eleni and Douglas’ affair.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

That’s an unfortunate state to get stuck in, but much of the film industry finds itself in stasis right now.

From Salon May 27, 2026

She can’t quite make all this stasis interesting, however, and there are points when the novel seems, like its characters, to be merely doing time.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

But Taylor’s stasis is interrupted by the news that he may be granted early parole.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2026

Quickly, before anyone comes in to question me, I pipette stasis gel in each vial.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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