sit out
Example Sentences
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“We can’t just sit out in perpetuity, and I won’t,” he said in 2024.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
In being forced to sit out the Test at The Oval, Robinson must wait for another opportunity to prove he is durable enough for the international arena.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Iceland, Spain and the Netherlands also chose to sit out the show.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 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
He liked to sit out front whittling on some rough little santo, watching the prairie dogs establish themselves.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
