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sitter

[sit-er] / ˈsɪt ər /








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His converted penalty was then merely a consolation in a 3-1 loss to hosts Russia before he missed a sitter as Egypt suffered a humiliating loss to Saudi Arabia.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

A plant sitter who eats her clients’ plants while insisting she’s very good at her job.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

Caley could not take time off immediately, so the two were searching for a last-minute sitter.

From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026

If I have a sitter, I might go out to dinner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

The hulk, the hunching sitter, brought a third box now, to rest his feet on.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

She said she felt "up for the challenge" of painting celebrity sitters in front of TV cameras and a highly respected panel of judges.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

I gave it four dates and times, and my preferred sitters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

She currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors, and says she keeps 20%-30% of each client fee.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Where line sitters were paid to try to secure Banks’ own family one of the most desirable seats in town.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

We’re new to the babysitting business, and if experienced sitters have refused to work with these kids, that’s not a great sign.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller


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