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

The call didn't sit well with the Quigley-Cormiers.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

“Make an emperor into a prince? Ask an emperor to travel to receive gifts? I assure you, this will not sit well with Chief Powhatan,” he says.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone