sit well with

Example Sentences

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And such a prolonged military engagement may not sit well with Americans who say they are worried and stressed about the conflict, which began in late February.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“That didn’t sit well with us,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Salary, career path, and job security all looked good, but ultimately a defence sector career "didn't sit well" with him.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

“That didn’t sit well with many members of Congress,” and “rattled markets a bit,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

“I know this is not going to sit well with you, but I’m going to say it flat out. There’s talk about Karl Mueller.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson