sitting

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Before Swalwell’s resignation, the allegations against him initially added him to a long list of high-profile cases sitting before the House Ethics Committee, where proceedings do not move at an expeditious pace.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

When the Justice Department issued its view in January 1978, the president could designate any sitting governor as chair without Senate approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“This isn’t us just adding a new tool. It’s going from static files sitting on hard drives, to living data that understands its context.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

They are also firmly in the Premier League top-five race, sitting in fourth place with six games remaining and targeting a return to the Champions League via the league.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Keep sitting here or get in the pool?

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam