sit out
Example Sentences
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“We’ve seen consumer confidence slide as the Iran conflict drags on, and that could have both buyers and sellers choosing to sit out the spring home-buying season,” said Kate Wood, a housing expect at NerdWallet.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Enzo Fernandez will sit out Chelsea's next two games after he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his future at the club, says manager Liam Rosenior.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The star forward, who is rehabilitating from an Achilles tendon tear suffered in the playoffs last June, and has lately been practicing with the team, continues to sit out real action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
But the Trojans star freshman refused to sit out, resolving instead to tough it out against a true Big Ten contender, even if he wasn’t at 100%.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
“But I can't sit out a year. Please understand.”
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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