sit

Example Sentences

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The Tunb islands sit in between the two channels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In Northern Ireland from, 2030, children are set to sit new national tests in reading, maths and science in primary school and year 10.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Smart and Deandre Ayton sit next to each other in the Lakers’ locker room and that has been a good thing for Ayton, who relies on Smart for his wisdom and guidance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I have to verify each client’s identity with an ID and a Social Security card, and then they sit and wait while I prepare their return and it’s reviewed, in case there are any questions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

While Jonah tries to convince Maverick to pee, I go inside and sit with Gran.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam