sitting

Example Sentences

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A sitting Labour MP standing down to help someone else get elected.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The thrill of watching someone pay for something that’s been sitting in your closet for months is unmatched.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

On her fourth morning in the hospital, Waldorf was sitting on the toilet when she felt something heavy fall.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sitting next to Trump, said there had been "some progress and some interest" in the talks with Iran.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Aunt Tess must be sitting down in the parlor with the morning news.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse