sit by
phrasal verb
sat by; sitting by; sits by
: to make no effort to stop something bad or unpleasant from happening
I won't sit idly by while he ruins his life!
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The Gachot dog, Slim, sits by a plate of caviar and potato chips.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Smith's mother Caroline Bright also sat by his side during the ceremony.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
So, trust that your friends and loved ones aren’t sitting by the mailbox waiting for your reply to their gesture.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Smith's mother Caroline Bright also sat by his side during the ceremony.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
So, trust that your friends and loved ones aren’t sitting by the mailbox waiting for your reply to their gesture.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sit by
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“Sit by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20by. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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