stand impassive
Frequency: 4.51.1 per million words
To stand without showing any sign of feeling or emotion.
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Examples (10)
- The guard continued to stand impassive despite the commotion.
- She tried to stand impassive as the accusations flew, but her heart raced.
- Throughout the long debate, the judge managed to stand impassive, showing no favoritism.
- He was taught to stand impassive in the face of danger.
- Even as the crowd cheered wildly, the victor chose to stand impassive.
- The ancient statues stood impassive as centuries passed them by.
- It's difficult to stand impassive when you feel so strongly about an issue.
- The audience expected a reaction, but the performer simply stood impassive.
- A true professional learns to stand impassive under pressure.
- She forced herself to stand impassive, hiding her true feelings.