sitting

Example Sentences

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It’s been sitting there for the last 15 years or so.

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

We’re sitting in the Gertrude boat, me in front, Zara behind me, ready for the race to start.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam