as in to crack down (on)
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Recent Examples of sit on
Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told Russian media on Saturday that Kim will sit on Xi's left side during Wednesday's parade, with Putin in the place of honor on the right.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tabletop This style is small enough to sit on your dining table, a dresser or other prominent display area in your home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Farther up the route, Marie Shink watched her preschool-attending grandson sit on her son’s shoulders.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The house was intended to sit on a property in Ohio owned by Louis Penfield, who requested a design from Wright in 1953.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In it, two women sit on the sunlit balcony of a house; the older one reads, while the younger one rests atop the railing in a bikini.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
She was forced to either sit on a toilet or press herself against a wall to preserve any sense of dignity.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The outdoor pool and its shaded deck sit on the 53rd floor with a direct view of the Petronas Twin Towers.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Tabletop This style is small enough to sit on your dining table, a dresser or other prominent display area in your home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Farther up the route, Marie Shink watched her preschool-attending grandson sit on her son’s shoulders.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The house was intended to sit on a property in Ohio owned by Louis Penfield, who requested a design from Wright in 1953.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
In it, two women sit on the sunlit balcony of a house; the older one reads, while the younger one rests atop the railing in a bikini.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
She was forced to either sit on a toilet or press herself against a wall to preserve any sense of dignity.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The outdoor pool and its shaded deck sit on the 53rd floor with a direct view of the Petronas Twin Towers.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit on
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That financial breathing room may also explain why some expats put down roots in the country – 54% have lived there for five or more years already, and 30% want to stay forever, according to the report.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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This Labor Day weekend, put down the phone.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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And that’s the big ol’ marker general manager Adam Peters has slapped down on the table, a year-plus into his stint here.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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But his vague inferences have been easily slapped down with clear details about prices not being met and no promises being made.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year the CEO quashed persistent rumors that Lee was on his way out the door.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Syria’s new government must quash the sectarian violence that threatens to derail the nation’s post-Assad progress.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is the product of past administrations, Republican and Democrat, trying to silence victims.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those moments can silence curiosity and leaders might have no idea that the impact has come from past experiences.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hamas’s response fluctuated between allowing discontent and repressing the demonstrations.—
Leila Seurat,
Foreign Affairs,
26 Aug. 2025
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Most of the international community rejects the idea that Ukraine is repressing Russian language and culture and says Russia launched its invasion under false pretenses.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
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The surge of consumer spending on pickleball and other sports in China comes as overall retail sales have been subdued since the pandemic.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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While sales of existing homes have ticked up recently, they are still subdued and prices are flat.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Eight engines, four water tenders, five dozers and two hand crews have been working to suppress the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This ensures lithium is deposited smoothly across the anode, effectively suppressing dendrite growth even under rapid-charging conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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