Examples of 'standing still' in a sentence
Meaning of "standing still"
The phrase 'standing still' refers to a motionless or stationary state. It can be used literally to describe someone or something not moving, or figuratively to describe a lack of progress, development, or change. It implies a sense of stagnation or a lack of activity or advancement
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- present participle of stand still
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But standing still when there is work to be done.
I never want to be standing still on that stage.
Standing still really stalled that leg up.
But i am not standing still for this.
Standing still being and doing nothing is not art.
But our competitors are not standing still.
There is no standing still in the dynamics of capitalism.
Anybody can take a photo standing still.
Standing still makes you an easy target.
I would hardly call that standing still.
From standing still to solving global problems.
We passed them like they were standing still.
Standing still is not part of our plan.
Anything is better than a life standing still.
Standing still and then accelerating again.
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The tractor can not be standing still.
Standing still only fueled his impatience.
God waits like a beggar standing still.
If one is standing still and another advances.
As though the whole world were standing still.
Standing still is the hardest challenge of my life.
I would say time was standing still.
You are standing still on the scale.
I can not go back to things standing still.
Something tells me standing still is not a good idea.
Any direction is better than standing still.
Ellen is standing still and the smoke is flowing in.
Even the sand glass is standing still.
Standing still is the same as being dead in the water.
But you are really just standing still.
Machine standing still while the pad is running.
You would look as if you are standing still.
Got left standing still today.
Sometimes the best stalking is standing still.
Standing still can not be an option.
It feels totally different from standing still.
We have been standing still with our arms open.
Everyone can take a photo standing still.
Standing still while you are here.
Slipping by and leaving you standing still.
Machine standing still while the brush or pad is.
They thought you had to be standing still.
Remain standing still and do not hold on to anything.
Your competitors are not standing still either.
Standing still in the falling rain.
Many a false step was made by standing still.
Her job is standing still or walking.
If it feels as though the world is standing still.
The ship is standing still now.
No one leaves a legacy by merely standing still.
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Standing extension of invitation to the mandate holders
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I still cling to the hope of being employed as an official
My nerves have still not quite recovered
Still a little bit shaky and tense
