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sitter

[sit-er] / ˈsɪt ər /








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His converted penalty was then merely a consolation in a 3-1 loss to hosts Russia before he missed a sitter as Egypt suffered a humiliating loss to Saudi Arabia.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Caley could not take time off immediately, so the two were searching for a last-minute sitter.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

After Lorenzo claimed to discern evidence of moral strength, determination and leadership qualities, Orson is said to have remarked that the sitter “would make a roaring abolitionist.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

If I have a sitter, I might go out to dinner.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

One day his parents left him with a sitter and took the P & W high-speed trolley into the city.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli

Over the years, she’s even heard from sitters of portraits by Jean-Michel Basquiat and others, seeking her advice on how to navigate the art world’s scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Chants of "Let's go Knicks" rippled through the dense crowd, made up of some who paid hundreds of dollars for line sitters to wait overnight and save them a space to watch the procession.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Many of the old tree sitters — white-haired and brimming with stories of Bari — have come out of the woodwork for the latest battle.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2026

There are hunters and prey, parasites and hosts, swimmers and sitters, and there are those with varied diets while others photosynthesize.

From Science Daily May 7, 2026

We’re new to the babysitting business, and if experienced sitters have refused to work with these kids, that’s not a great sign.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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