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sit down

[sit-doun] / ˈsɪtˌdaʊn /












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Beretta initially declined to meet, before eventually agreeing to a sit-down in December, Ruger said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The brand has proven itself consistent and appealing to those looking for high-quality meals at a lower price than most sit-down restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

A nearby Ecuadorean restaurant, meanwhile, offers delivery but not sit-down service.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Higher costs of living and meal deals from rivals, including sit-down chains like Chili’s, weighed on Chipotle and other fast-casual chains last year.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

In the center of the room, beneath a gigantic chandelier, twenty-eight tables are dressed and ready for the sit-down dinner to be served at nine.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett