sit under

verb

sat under; sitting under; sits under

transitive verb

: to attend religious service under the instruction or ministrations of
also : to attend the classes or lectures of

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It is fed by a 62 kWh battery pack that sits under the sweeping bonnet and is driven through a single-speed direct-drive transmission. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 All but one happened between June and mid-September as people sat under a tree in a park, swam at the beach and rode bikes through a neighborhood. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 For something more laid‑back, Giardino Restaurant sits under century‑old pines on an ancient stone terrace, offering a relaxed but memorable lunch experience. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Several schools were competing at the track event when Anthony sat under the Memorial High School tent that was perched in the bleachers. ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit under

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“Sit under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20under. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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