sit still

phrase

: to sit without moving around
You can't expect young children to sit still for that long.

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Prospective photographers should remember to bring a tripod and remote timer, as all cameras need to sit still for long periods of time in order to gather enough light to capture photos of the dark sky. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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“Sit still.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20still. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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