sit still

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: to sit without moving around

You can't expect young children to sit still for that long.

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Ambrossi can’t sit still, and has left his hotel to speed-walk through the city, speaking rapidly and barely glancing at his phone screen. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 There’s also a padel court, a 24-hour sea-view gym and a yoga studio with a resident teacher for those who really can’t sit still, while the neighbouring golf course is one of the best in Spain. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 Much of it captures a version of Karrahbooo who was watching her career sit still while the conversation around her continued without her. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 For example, a child who has trouble following oral directions may be a visual learner, and a child who struggles to sit still in the classroom may be a kinesthetic learner. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit still

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