stand still for
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Mills takes the photos with her Burke & James Watson 5x7 camera — given to her after the fires by some friends who also dabble in tintype photography — asking subjects to stand still for just one second while she snags the shot.
From Los Angeles Times
It was Steves who first gave me the confidence to get lost, to strike up conversations, to stand still for a while in one place rather than tickling off landmarks on a list.
From Salon
I found I couldn't stand still for more than a few seconds without a driver thinking I was waiting to cross and stopping, even if I wasn't anywhere near the white leaf crossings.
From BBC
The statue did not stand still for long.
From New York Times
With no job prospects, let alone a work visa, he took a regular deck of cards to this park and performed for tips for anyone who could be convinced to stand still for a few minutes.
From New York Times
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