stock-still
Americanadjective
adverb
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Origin of stock-still
First recorded in 1425–75, stock-still is from late Middle English stok still. See stock, still 1
Example Sentences
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Josie and Ivy were still standing stock-still on the sidewalk, staring at one another in shock, when Josie’s dad caught up with her.
From Literature
In the new study, three participants laid stock-still in an fMRI scanner for 15 sessions that totaled to 16 hours.
From Scientific American
Napolitano was so afraid of losing the connection that she stood stock-still in the tiny vestibule of her Park Slope apartment building, clutching her bag of trash, for the duration of the 27-minute call.
From New York Times
Her heart pounding, Violet stood stock-still, wondering if Count Olaf or one of his accomplices would come and investigate.
From Literature
Performers standing stock-still with elaborate costumes and painted skin on platforms set up in precarious spaces between tents.
From Literature
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