stilled

Example Sentences

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That promise of stilled beauty is borne out in these pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Behind her is a painting in dark umber of a viola da gamba, a stilled music that suggests or confirms the love theme of the picture.

From New York Times • May 25, 2023

When the pressure is removed, it is instantly stilled by the junction of the flames.”

From Scientific American • May 1, 2023

Less than three years ago, there was real worry that her creative voice would be stilled.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023

At the sight of a hummingbird, people always stilled, growing briefly—ever so briefly— thoughtful.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman