sit out
Example Sentences
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Diagnosed with a stress reaction in her left foot, she was forced to medically redshirt and sit out the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“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 answer to such a looming emergency, however, isn’t to sit out every fight until the big one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
As the nights grew warmer and the leaves filled the gaps in the forest, I started to sit out on the deck and look at the stars at night.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
