sit for
Example Sentences
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Juries do not typically sit for inquests but can be summoned in certain circumstances.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“He’s probably one of the few men that have the sensitivity to be able to sit for hours and talk about personal stuff,” Cutler recalled of the meeting in his Harvard Square offices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The school took a defensive posture—retaining a lawyer and telling Damon that players, coaches or parents wouldn’t sit for interviews unless the attorney was present.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Without the Roth conversion, the funds are taxed as income at the time of withdrawal — in other words, if left to sit for decades, they are a tax bomb.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
I sit for a moment, startled by the silence.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
