sit

Example Sentences

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Sit down with your other son and talk to him about your plans, in broad terms.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“Can’t Sit Still” and “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” were swaggering and Stones-y; “Country’s Cool Again” rode a funky down-home groove.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, "Hold on -- let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!"

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Sit with that pungent taste marinating on your tongue and savor every flavor profile, both the pleasant and unpleasant.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Sit around collecting dust while the rest of the world earned their living.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye