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
Other slopes in the area that had faced catastrophic movement have completely stilled.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
That promise of stilled beauty is borne out in these pages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 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
Clare froze, his black paws stilled over her torso.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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