take a seat

Example Sentences

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Just take a seat at a cafe or on a subway car and wait and see how many minutes, or perhaps hours, pass before an actual book reveals itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 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

No team, certainly not one who has now missed three tournaments in a row, has that right to take a seat at the top table.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2024

A black earthenware pot of tea steamed there, and Sister Ailan gestured to Taisin to take a seat while she poured the tea.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo