standing still
Example Sentences
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But standing still is no guarantee of safety either: One woman’s hem got caught in the teeth of an escalator.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Best and Last’s” intro splat-tacular, typically a highlight of each film, hinges on the posse standing still on a moving floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Alphabet stock is nearing a $5 trillion market cap—and the Google parent hasn’t gotten there just by standing still.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Maruthappu believes the bigger risk is standing still.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
They waved back at her dutifully, standing still, watching her.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
