sit tight

Example Sentences

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Their commander, Heorhiy, has ordered his troops to sit tight during the 32-hour ceasefire unless they're attacked.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

For now, sit tight and watch the senior loan fund.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Some advisers are telling their clients to sit tight for now, and that there is no need to file lawsuits before their bill is finalized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The message to her is that if there isn’t anything good out there to buy, investors should just sit tight and be patient— such as bide time in T-bills.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Or you could lay your cares aside, sit tight, rise to the occasion, and look up the answer.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner