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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Prongs sit under your nose, secured by tubing that wraps around the backs of your ears. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 Anthony, then a Centennial High School student, made his way over to the Memorial High School team's tent and sat under it, according to investigators. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Since 2018, Hialeah’s libraries operated as their own independent city department, answering directly to the mayor and council rather than sitting under a larger agency. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Following a short outpatient procedure, the device sits under his skin on his chest, similar to a heart pacemaker. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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