stand rigidly

Frequency: 5.21.7 per million words

To stand in a stiff, unmoving, and very upright posture.

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  • The palace guards would stand rigidly at their posts for hours.
  • The new recruits were ordered to stand rigidly at attention.
  • Feeling overwhelmed, she tried to stand rigidly to prevent herself from trembling.
  • He had to stand rigidly in front of the principal, awaiting his punishment.
  • During the national anthem, everyone in the audience stood rigidly out of respect.
  • She felt so nervous that she could only stand rigidly, unable to move.
  • The young boy was so scared that he could only stand rigidly in the corner.
  • The guards stood rigidly by the entrance, their faces expressionless.
  • He had to stand rigidly still for the portrait painter.
  • Despite the long ceremony, the soldiers continued to stand rigidly.
  • The drill sergeant ordered the recruits to stand rigidly at attention.
  • When the national anthem played, everyone in the hall stood rigidly.
  • Despite the long wait, the security personnel continued to stand rigidly by the gate.
  • He would often stand rigidly when spoken to by his strict father.
  • The antique doll stood rigidly on the shelf, its gaze fixed forward.
  • The statue seemed to stand rigidly against the stormy sky.
  • When questioned, he would often stand rigidly, avoiding eye contact.
  • After the accident, she could only stand rigidly, her body in shock.
  • To maintain balance in the strong currents, the fisherman had to stand rigidly on the slippery rocks.
  • The children were taught to stand rigidly and respectfully during inspections.