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Examples of sitting in a Sentence
I got through the book in one sitting.
He finished the portrait in one sitting.
We'll eat at the second sitting.
We have reservations for the 5:30 sitting.
Recent Examples of sitting from the Web
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Both main bedrooms are roomy, with fireplaces and peeks of the Boston skyline; the master has two closets and a sunny sitting area in the round turret.
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The master boasts its own sitting area and private fireplace, as well as dual closets and an enormous en-suite bath with soaking tub and seated shower.
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The first-floor master suite includes a sitting area, fireplace and spa bathroom.
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Each includes a balcony, queen-sized bed, bathroom with tub and shower, and a sitting area with a pull-out sofa.
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Myanmar's president is elected by a joint sitting of the two houses of parliament from among the country's three vice presidents, representing the lower house, the upper house and the military.
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Last summer Mr Macron stole the limelight by summoning lawmakers to a joint sitting of both houses of parliament at Versailles, the day before a major speech by his prime minister.
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In January, before the crew returned to shoot the show, the Doreys spent $4,000 dividing the great room with a wall, making one half a new master bedroom and the other a private sitting room.
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The master suite includes a sitting room that can be used as a nursery or an office, said Wippert.
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First Known Use of sitting
13th century
Definition of sitting
1
: that is setting
- a sitting hen
2
: occupying a judicial, legislative, or executive seat : being in office
3
: easily hit or played
- a sitting target
4 a
: used in or for sitting
- a sitting position
b
: performed while sitting
- a sitting shot
Examples of sitting in a Sentence
a sitting member of Parliament
Recent Examples of sitting from the Web
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The study subjects reported average sitting times of three to 15 hours a day.
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Kasich is among a handful of sitting Republican governors who have spoken out against the GOP bills in Congress.
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Outside, the 16,107-square-foot La Villa Contenta has more sitting areas for relaxation, work and watching the tots play.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sitting.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of sitting
15th century
SITTING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of sitting for English Language Learners
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: a period of time during which someone sits and does a particular activity
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: a period of time when a person poses for a portrait or photograph
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: a time when a meal is served to a number of people at the same time
sitting
Definition of sitting for English Language Learners
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: currently holding an office
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: used in or for sitting
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: easily hit
SITTING Defined for Kids
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