sit through
verb
sat through; sitting through; sits through
: to go to (something) and stay until the end
We had to sit through another boring meeting.
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Pereira sat through the full motion-capture process with the EA Sports team, and walking through the experience, he was clearly impressed by the technology side as much as the final product.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Richins children speak out After sitting through the three-week trial, jurors Eric and Laura had no way of knowing what other jurors were thinking -- nor how long reaching a verdict could take.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The fans who sat through a scoreless game played in chilly and rainy conditions recognized the moment.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 May 2026
They’re crafted from organic cotton, which shoppers say is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough for walking, commuting, or sitting through long travel days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The Richins children speak out After sitting through the three-week trial, jurors Eric and Laura had no way of knowing what other jurors were thinking -- nor how long reaching a verdict could take.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The fans who sat through a scoreless game played in chilly and rainy conditions recognized the moment.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 May 2026
They’re crafted from organic cotton, which shoppers say is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough for walking, commuting, or sitting through long travel days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sit through
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“Sit through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20through. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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