Trees stood sentinel, their leaves unmoving in the still air.

Meaning: This sentence describes trees standing still and acting as guardians of the silent surroundings.

Choice of Words: Sentinel means a person or thing that guards or keeps watch. Unmoving means not moving or changing position. When you put them together, "Stood sentinel" describes something that is standing guard or watching.

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