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Recent Examples of sit
These rumors didn’t sit well with Oh’s son, Seung-won.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
Next to a desk and minimal office supplies sat pipe cutting machines, sewer machines and a drain cleaning machine.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Euclid + Heil will sit just west of Mile Square Park between Warner and Edinger Avenues.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Jan sits alone at the table, stunned and bathed in the bright beam shining through the window.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
Next to a desk and minimal office supplies sat pipe cutting machines, sewer machines and a drain cleaning machine.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Euclid + Heil will sit just west of Mile Square Park between Warner and Edinger Avenues.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Jan sits alone at the table, stunned and bathed in the bright beam shining through the window.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 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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Jenner and Chalamet were seated next to Miles Teller and Keleigh Teller.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Years later, in 2011, LuPone and Close were seated next to each at the Kennedy Center.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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Over the last three years, Eli Lilly's average growth rate stands at a strong 17%, vastly superior to AbbVie's less than 1%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Bryce Huff #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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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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Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Yet there is no question that Neto is the Angels’ best player this year, and a star for years to come.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The corridor was branded as the 16th Street Mall and designed to compete with suburban development, a place to shop, dine, lounge around or walk to work.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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The boat staff is congenial and knowledgeable, so don’t hesitate to ask it about island history or to take a picture of you and your crew lounging on the deck.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Sit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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