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Its compact form, complete with turrets and crenellations, is reflected in still water on calm days, creating a scene of near-perfect storybook symmetry.
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Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Local Thai police said a worker discovered Wright’s body face down in still water.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Navigating the subtle bends of the lake behind Englebright Dam, the vessel chugged across the otherwise still water, the late afternoon sun shimmering across the ripples in its wake.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Not surprisingly, these recently-still waters ran deep when Grant spoke with Variety via Zoom from her Nashville home this week to have the first detailed discussion about the new album.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Local Thai police said a worker discovered Wright’s body face down in still water.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Navigating the subtle bends of the lake behind Englebright Dam, the vessel chugged across the otherwise still water, the late afternoon sun shimmering across the ripples in its wake.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Not surprisingly, these recently-still waters ran deep when Grant spoke with Variety via Zoom from her Nashville home this week to have the first detailed discussion about the new album.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Still water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still%20water. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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Stillwater
geographical name
Still·wa·ter
ˈstil-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
city in north central Oklahoma population 45,688
Note: The main campus of Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater.
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