take a seat
Example Sentences
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Fagan said that he would never personally take a seat in the Lords.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
If Pershing Square were to take an activist position in a company and take a seat on its board of directors, the firm would then be subject to strict trading restrictions, the filing warned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Trump put White House economist Miran on the board in September to take a seat with a 14-year term expiring Jan. 31.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
When I had initially learned from the show’s publicist that the performance was specially designated, I offered to come at another time, not wanting to take a seat from a community member.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
I take a seat beside the fake banana tree in the lobby to wait for her.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
