stand still

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

to stand without moving

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Examples (20)

  • Stand still while I take your photo.
  • Please stand still so I can take your picture.
  • The child was told to stand still in the line.
  • The little boy couldn't stand still for more than a few seconds.
  • Even when the music stopped, he continued to stand still, lost in thought.
  • She told the dog to stand still while she put on its leash.
  • Time seemed to stand still as they waited for the news.
  • For the portrait, the subject had to stand perfectly still.
  • The guard had to stand still for hours without moving a muscle.
  • He tried to stand still but his legs were trembling.
  • Can you please stand still for a moment? I need to adjust your tie.
  • The soldiers were ordered to stand still at attention.
  • She watched as the small boat began to stand still on the calm water.
  • Even when the wind blew, the ancient statue seemed to stand still.
  • It's hard for a toddler to stand still for more than a few seconds.
  • If you just stand still, the bee won't bother you.
  • The artist asked the model to stand perfectly still.
  • The artist asked her to stand still for another five minutes.
  • The world doesn't stand still for anyone; you have to keep moving forward.
  • I had to stand still in the rain, waiting for the bus.