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Recent Examples of sit in
Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Recent reporting on Meta describes a project to build a highly realistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that can sit in for him with employees.
—Mukund Jha, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In 1947, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin staged a sit-in at the hotel until he was provided a room.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
For 34 days, the city of Decatur (just 9 miles east of Mercedes-Benz Stadium), will host a WatchFest for soccer fans who would rather watch a match over a pint with live music that sit in the stadium.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Recent reporting on Meta describes a project to build a highly realistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that can sit in for him with employees.
—Mukund Jha, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Outside the district office, more than 200 parents, teachers and students were rallying in support of Vroman’s sit-in at the time she was arrested, according to multiple rally attendees.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
In 1947, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin staged a sit-in at the hotel until he was provided a room.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit in
Verb
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Net-a-Porter deliveries are set to face delays as 100 workers at the luxury womenswear e-tailer’s southeast London distribution center prepare to walk out for two days starting Wednesday.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Sister-in-law Kate Middleton then walked out of the chapel with the pair's niece and bridesmaid, Princess Charlotte.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Ahead of the sit-down dinner and ceremony, guests such as Storm Reid, Christine Quinn, Jurnee Smollett, and Lukas Gage trickled in from the rainy outdoors over an hour or so, greeted inside with Casamigos cocktails, filet mignon canapés, and more.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2023
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News in the sit-down, which was recorded on March 15.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
Peoplemag,
22 Mar. 2023
Verb
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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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For a shorter jog or walk, also with stunning views of the bay, take the path around the back of the hotel on Brickell Bay Drive, then go down Brickell Ave and take a lap around Brickell Key island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The pilots’ job action was in protest of the Belgian government’s reforms to federal pensions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Organized job actions like strikes or sickouts are prohibited by federal law, but since air traffic control staffing is so tight, a small number of employees taking unscheduled time off can be enough to cause problems.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the same report, BofA Securities found virtually all money managers are bullish on global economic growth, and only 4% anticipate a hard landing, when economies see a sudden slowdown or even a recession.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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While layoffs and hiring slowdowns continue in many sectors, employers in industries like healthcare, skilled trades, logistics and manufacturing are still competing for qualified workers.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Sit in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit%20in. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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