as in to crack down (on)
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Recent Examples of sit on
Second, private equity firms continue to sit on unprecedented capital reserves, creating sustained pressure to deploy capital through acquisitions, add-ons, and exits.
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Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the bigger changes going forward is that the APA will invite people with a lived experience of a particular diagnosis to sit on the APA’s committees and shape diagnostic descriptions.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
Boxes of the drug trulicity, made by Eli Lilly and Company, sit on a counter at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, January 9, 2020.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Interactivity The best Avengers toy will be something that doesn’t just sit on a shelf or in a kid’s hand.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
The lots that Colorado’s homes sit on averaged $942,200 per acre in 2022, compared to $343,800 in 2012, according to an analysis from Cinch Home Services, a provider of home warranty and repair services based in Boca Raton, Fla.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Kevin Dotson has never been one to sit on the sidelines for the Rams.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The Buckeyes will still heavily recruit high school players, but recruiting elite players to sit on the bench for a year or two just isn’t going to happen.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Wondering how long to let the detergent sit on a piece of fabric before washing in the machine?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the bigger changes going forward is that the APA will invite people with a lived experience of a particular diagnosis to sit on the APA’s committees and shape diagnostic descriptions.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
Boxes of the drug trulicity, made by Eli Lilly and Company, sit on a counter at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, January 9, 2020.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Interactivity The best Avengers toy will be something that doesn’t just sit on a shelf or in a kid’s hand.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
The lots that Colorado’s homes sit on averaged $942,200 per acre in 2022, compared to $343,800 in 2012, according to an analysis from Cinch Home Services, a provider of home warranty and repair services based in Boca Raton, Fla.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Kevin Dotson has never been one to sit on the sidelines for the Rams.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
The Buckeyes will still heavily recruit high school players, but recruiting elite players to sit on the bench for a year or two just isn’t going to happen.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Wondering how long to let the detergent sit on a piece of fabric before washing in the machine?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit on
Verb
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The ideal is to put down at least 20% to avoid paying private mortgage insurance, which is generally required for mortgages that exceed 80% of the home's value.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since temperatures have warmed up a bit, Indy DPW crews and Snow Force have put down small amounts of salts on the road.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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The White House argued that a national security law dating back to the 1970s—the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—gives the President the authority to declare an emergency and slap down tariffs on his own.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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Time and time again, courts have slapped down these strong-arm tactics that lack the force of law.—
Bob Morgan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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His attorney further stated Moore is innocent of the charges against him and a motion to quash the arrest warrant and dismiss the complaint was filed.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Without a doubt, this is Trump quashing dissent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The goal isn’t to silence voices, but to make sure the platform stays safe and sustainable for creators, viewers, and advertisers.—
Christopher DiLella,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are high hopes for US biotech company Scribe Therapeutics' STX-1150 treatment, which epigenetically silences the PCSK9 gene in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The state ultimately repressed this uprising, but also loosened some of its rules.—
Nahid Siamdoust,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Violent crime is also common, and the government violently represses journalists and dissidents.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As police attempted to subdue Safar, another officer suffered facial injuries and a laceration to his torso.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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But not before Freddy applies an earlier safety lesson about harmful chemical cleaning products to subdue the suddenly menacing unicorn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This led organically to feelings of love for one’s Black nannies and friendship with the children of your Black live-in maids, but this warmth had to be suppressed.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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Is grief, guilt, or shame suppressing your willpower?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sit on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit%20on. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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