have a seat
Example Sentences
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“It’s really changed from CCOs wanting to have a seat at the table, to having it, and now being overwhelmed,” said Denise Dahlhoff, head of research, marketing and communications at research group The Conference Board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Today’s AI executives are fighting to make sure that their company will have a seat at the table.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
As a stateswoman, Meloni appears to have a seat at every table, almost a regular at the White House and recently the only woman leader to attend the signing of the Gaza ceasefire in Egypt.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Hang out, have a seat, but do not wake me up, OK?’”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025
“Please have a seat and I will be with you in a moment,” he said in English, and he shuffled through some papers, picked up a phone, and dialed a number.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
