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.