sit back
Example Sentences
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“For me, it’s just fun to sit back and watch it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
“We are not going to sit back and just say we will never sell the Bitcoin.”
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
They were relentless with the way they attacked when it was 1-1 and, rather than sit back, they kept attacking when they went 2-1 up.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
That means they are more likely to sit back in their cars and wait for higher fares for quick pick-up and drop-off.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
I sit back hard against the wooden wall.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
