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rooted to the spot

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rooted to the spot
not able to move. Mary was afraid and wanted to run away, but she was rooted to the spot and watched as the building collapsed.
See also: root, spot
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As soon as I opened the door the sight of him so terrified me that I stood rooted to the spot, and could feel myself turning pale.
Poor Folk by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
I stood rooted to the spot, with my face turned toward the moonlight streaming in at the open door.
The Two Destinies by Collins, Wilkie View in context
The instant she turned to thank me, I stood rooted to the spot.
Law and the Lady by Collins, Wilkie View in context
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