take a seat

Example Sentences

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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

We step back out into the cool night, amble back to the center and take a seat in front of the arcade at Café Iruña.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

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

“The presentations have already started, so go on in and take a seat at the back.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston