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.