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stationary

[stey-shuh-ner-ee] / ˈsteɪ ʃəˌnɛr i /


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He has yet to progress to live play on the court, although he recently started incorporating movement into his on-court drills instead of just stationary shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The Eagles are a pretty stationary rock band, while Backstreet Boys have dances and costume changes, making the connection to what was happening on the screen even more important, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

An AFP team on site saw around 15 stationary ships near the port entrance, though it was not possible to confirm if they were being kept out by the traffic shutdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Liz Kimmins' proposals include making it illegal to overtake a bus when it is stationary.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

At the centre there is a stationary, round platform around which the circles of horses, each taking the same time to complete a circuit, revolve.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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