sit on
verb
sat on; sitting on; sits on
1
: to hold deliberations concerning
3
: to delay action or decision concerning
4
: to wait or be ready for (a specific pitch) in baseball
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The community Fogo Island Inn sits on Joe Batt’s Arm, one of 11 communities on the island that are powered primarily by a single economic engine—its fishery.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Two vapes, a lighter and an ashtray sat on a counter.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Homes are sitting on the market longer because there are twice as many sellers as buyers, and with the increase in competition, buyers have ample time to mull over their options.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
Her sister Evelyn, 11, sat on her other side, smiling as Mabel blew out the candles.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The numbers sit on giant roadside signs and update every day.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for investors sitting on gains, that extra planning could be the difference between a good return and a great one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods was sitting on the bumper of a vehicle while taking the test.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Phinda Homestead is a private villa with a dedicated ranger, tracker, chef, butler and host, while Phinda Rock Lodge sits on a cliff face, giving guests dramatic views from their stone suites.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Two vapes, a lighter and an ashtray sat on a counter.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Homes are sitting on the market longer because there are twice as many sellers as buyers, and with the increase in competition, buyers have ample time to mull over their options.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
Her sister Evelyn, 11, sat on her other side, smiling as Mabel blew out the candles.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The numbers sit on giant roadside signs and update every day.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And for investors sitting on gains, that extra planning could be the difference between a good return and a great one.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Woods was sitting on the bumper of a vehicle while taking the test.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Phinda Homestead is a private villa with a dedicated ranger, tracker, chef, butler and host, while Phinda Rock Lodge sits on a cliff face, giving guests dramatic views from their stone suites.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Sit on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20on. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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