stilled
Example Sentences
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She and Justin held their daughter for a few precious moments as her heartbeat stilled, marveling at her perfect tiny fingers and toes and whispering private words of love.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
That promise of stilled beauty is borne out in these pages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
I felt strong and happy, stilled with the peace that comes after a hard workout.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
Reality stilled for just a moment, allowing me to appreciate the feeling of performing with so many talented musicians after rehearsing together for just a day.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023
He had spoken to the Mountain of Gont, calming it, and had stilled the trembling precipices of the Overfell as one soothes a frightened beast.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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