sit for
Example Sentences
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Stir in an Italian dressing packet and a generous slick of olive oil, then let the mixture sit for a few minutes while you toast or grill some good sourdough.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Comer’s spokesperson said Bondi was allowed to sit for a transcribed interview, rather than a deposition, because the former attorney general was “cooperative.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Nearby, dusty sacks of potatoes are piled along the field edges, some loaded onto trucks, others left to sit for weeks, as farmers gamble on prices that rarely improve.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Watching your house sit for months on the market can be particularly painful — especially for sellers who bought during the pandemic, when home prices soared.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Every day I’d leave school, go to my room, and sit for five to six hours, copying CDs.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
