sitting

Example Sentences

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We were sitting there — the “Queer Eye” guys were sitting like three rows behind us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

When confronted with an undeniable fact — in this case, thousands of people booing a sitting president — the healthy human mind adjusts its understanding of reality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

They figured 3 solid ounces per foot, but sand is a little heavy, and he’s sitting in a bathing suit.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“When the costs do go up, we have, I think, a very robust set of mechanisms that ensure that Oracle is not sitting there with reduced margins,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Then one day in science class, I was sitting in the back row, totally zoned out.

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