have a seat

idiom

: to sit down

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The Europeans struck a cautiously upbeat note after the meeting, claiming that Trump had been sympathetic to their calls for an immediate ceasefire, and that Ukraine must have a seat at the table in future negotiations. Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025 The rapid adoption of AI makes these questions urgent and demands that accessibility experts have a seat at the table in its design. Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 The seven-member city council has hosted a number of votes that have split 4-3, like the decision last May to roll back rent control protections in buildings built after 2004, and developers and their legal representatives appear eager to have a seat at the table. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2025 If your company culture is less open, start building relationships with those who already have a seat at the table, and make sure you get invited through them. Dorota Klop-Sowinska, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Mobility scooters have a seat to fully sit down in and are powered by a battery or electricity. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025 Want to spectate but also have a seat, get a bite to eat? Many businesses along the course have planned early hours or special events during the Pig. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Her heart has been in helping up-and-coming artists have a seat at the table. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Ensure that those most affected by economic development decisions have a seat at the table from the start, with meaningful engagement built into every major initiative. Otis Rolley, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025

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“Have a seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20seat. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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