stand rigid

Examples (10)

• The young soldier stood rigid at attention during the inspection.
• She stood rigid with fear as she watched the predator approach.
• He usually stands rigid when he is nervous, unable to relax his muscles.
• The guards were standing rigid outside the palace gates all morning.
• I saw him stand rigid for a split second before he finally turned to run.
• Shock made the witness stand rigid and speechless in the courtroom.
• The performers had to stand rigid like statues for over an hour.
• Despite the freezing wind, the sentry stood rigid and unmoving.
• She stood rigid against the wall, hoping no one would notice her.
• Will you stand rigid in your convictions, or are you willing to compromise?