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Recent Examples of sit
Cameron Young sits alone in sixth place after recovering from a double bogey on the first hole to shoot 5-under 65.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Houck’s fastball sat 94-96 mph and his slider was notably improved.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
Additional highlights included a carousel ride with the siblings sitting together, roller coasters and walks throughout the park, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
Houck’s fastball sat 94-96 mph and his slider was notably improved.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
Additional highlights included a carousel ride with the siblings sitting together, roller coasters and walks throughout the park, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit
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Bidault not only relies on outside perspective, but worked to establish a bond with the artist that set the film on track to uncover his peculiar fascinations and obsessions.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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In the defense’s dueling opening statement, Combs’ lawyer, Teny Geragos, sought to set Jane apart from Ventura.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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When expanded, the table is large enough to seat six.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell co-hosted the evening, wearing Todd Snyder, naturally, seated alongside a long table of movers, shakers, and creatives who help shape the Nashville scene.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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In recent years, Iranian officials have repeatedly advocated a multipolar world and the end of the days of America standing as the sole superpower.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Earlier in the day, a masked organizer stood at the steps of the Torch of Friendship and used a microphone to address the crowd.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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On one occasion, Hale-Robinson said someone squatted in an office located in her building.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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The 6-foot-6 1/2, 345-pounder casually squatted 600 pounds a month ago.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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These writers spawned a generation of doctor-writers.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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That’s typically how social movements spawn violent domestic extremists, Ali said.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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After Camelot, before the brain worms, there was a stylish, tragic Kennedy love story that briefly captured the entire world’s attention.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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That vertical been enormously successful for iHeart, for Charlamagne and the talent associated with Black Effect.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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There are two types of people in the summer: those who like to lounge at the beach, and others who want to get their hair wet and feet sandy, taking a dip in the ocean.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The playful pup seems full of energy but is also happy to lounge around with his new owner.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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“Sit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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