stand motionless

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To be in a standing position without moving.

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  • The guard continued to stand motionless by the entrance.
  • The security guard had to stand motionless for hours.
  • For several long minutes, he had to stand motionless as the inspection proceeded.
  • She watched the deer stand motionless in the forest, barely breathing.
  • The young deer would often stand motionless in the meadow, observing its surroundings.
  • He was so terrified that he could only stand motionless.
  • She instructed the models to stand motionless for the duration of the photoshoot.
  • The ancient statue has stood motionless in the square for centuries.
  • The ancient monument appears to stand motionless against the test of time.
  • Please stand motionless while I adjust the camera settings.
  • During the drill, soldiers must stand motionless until given the next command.
  • The cat would often stand motionless, intently watching a bird.
  • He watched the artist stand motionless, contemplating his next brushstroke.
  • During the national anthem, everyone in the stadium stood motionless.
  • A lone figure could be seen to stand motionless on the distant hill.
  • A soldier must learn to stand motionless for extended periods.
  • It was hard for the excited children to stand motionless during the national anthem.
  • The artist asked the model to stand motionless for the portrait.
  • Despite the chaos around him, the man managed to stand motionless, focused on his task.
  • After the sudden noise, the children stood motionless, listening intently.