sits

present tense third-person singular of sit
1
as in sets
to rest on the buttocks or haunches everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class

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2
as in puts
to cause to sit down the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch

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3
as in spawns
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop we didn't want to disturb the hens, as they were sitting

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4
as in is
to occupy a place or location the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield

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Recent Examples of sits Naushon Island is the largest of the Elizabeth Islands chain, which sits between Buzzards Bay and Martha’s Vineyard. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 The main level sits a couple of floors above the street and draws inspiration from classic midcentury-modern design, with natural grasscloth wallcoverings wrapping the living and dining rooms. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025 But beyond these quintessential Mexican comforts sits the inventive, nuanced fare from La Dama, a party-with-polish treasure inspired by chef-owner Emmanuel Corona's upbringing in the country’s southern and central regions. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025 The deep crater of the volcano now filled with water sits atop the still-active magma column of molten rock. Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 The footage shows a tabby cat gazing out the window with her back to the camera while a small gray-and-white kitten sits beside her. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 Its gooey pecan filling sits under cushions of custard and whipped cream. Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 While Lee road trips around Osage County, Betty Jo sits at the vanity, deciding whether to put on her wedding ring. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025 Hägersten This spacious home sits within a relaxed and creative neighborhood known for its vintage shops and ice cream parlors. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • This detail sets the stage for potential conflict upon Morgan's return, particularly raising the possibility of unfinished business and a future feud with Roxanne Perez over her spot in the faction.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The agreement with Cambodia sets the reciprocal tariff rate for most goods at 19 percent.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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  • The new browser looks a lot like traditional ones such as Google Chrome, but puts ChatGPT at the center of the browsing experience and weaves AI into the user experience.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Instead, the country has pioneered a Blue Economy—an ocean-first approach that puts conservation before consumption, sustainability before spectacle.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Koch’s vile conduct spawns a number of unnecessary fantasy sequences either brought on by the comics or wholly imagined by Ed.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Corteva, a stronghold seed and pesticide provider in the Indiana agriculture space, will be no more next year as the northwest side company rebrands and spawns its seed business.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • But there is a sense that these great rivals are more evenly matched this time around, with Xabi Alonso’s arrival helping to tighten up a Madrid side who still look just as devastating up top.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Jeanroy squats down, nudges Taïga aside, and starts digging with a cavadou—a sort of pick that resembles a very scary dental tool.
    Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Sinking the throttle forces the electric motor and engine to work together; the car then squats before alarmingly rocketing down the road while swapping cogs swiftly but smoothly.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • The arena, which seats 4,000 for hockey and 5,300 for basketball, became a reality in large part to a $75 million donation by Lee and Penny Anderson.
    Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Goff said of drawing a huge crowd for the KSU match at Allen Fieldhouse, which seats 15,300.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Pantry moths are simply the name of a type of moth that lays its eggs on common household food products such as grains, beans, flour, nuts, and even pet food.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The film lays bare the tensions and paradoxes of nuclear deterrence, said Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Arms Control Association, which advocates for nuclear arms control.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • Other vendors include stands selling caramel apples, hot dogs, burgers, burritos and tacos.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025

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