sit

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Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Some, Mitchell said, will probably sit the election out entirely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But when it comes to her core product, selling candy has a number of benefits, such as it having a long shelf life, and being able to sit at room temperature.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’d have to sit there for another 2½ hours.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She walks toward the front of the building, where coordinating green picnic tables sit beneath a canopy, with vehicles parked on either side.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith