sit still

phrase

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

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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 Surf, sail and pick up padel For every traveler who wants to kick back and relax on their vacation, there’s another who refuses to sit still. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026 For pet parents who could get their pups to sit still for long enough, a portrait artist was doing colorful sketches. — Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit still

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“Sit still.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20still. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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