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as in being
to occupy a place or location
the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield
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Recent Examples of sitting
Right now, Berkshire Hathaway is sitting quietly on a mountain of cash, about $340 billion.
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a formal dining room topped with an ornate metal light fixture, an eat-in kitchen outfitted with a professional-grade Dynasty range, an office space, and a spacious primary suite flaunting a sitting area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
According to Canada Post, the previous disruptions will force the carrier to take time to clear the mail and parcels that had been sitting idle within its network.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Viewers were able to see the security camera footage of the boxer staring deep into the lens' soul and sitting motionlessly in front of it for the duration of the 14-second clip.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a formal dining room topped with an ornate metal light fixture, an eat-in kitchen outfitted with a professional-grade Dynasty range, an office space, and a spacious primary suite flaunting a sitting area.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
According to Canada Post, the previous disruptions will force the carrier to take time to clear the mail and parcels that had been sitting idle within its network.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Viewers were able to see the security camera footage of the boxer staring deep into the lens' soul and sitting motionlessly in front of it for the duration of the 14-second clip.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting
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Maintaining the tugboat became cumbersome, and three Zizian members opted to move into box trucks before squatting in a Bay Area trailer lot owned by Curtis Lind, then age 80, a former shipworker and grandfather of four.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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His income is uncertain, and he’s been living with Bennett, a younger drinking buddy who, in turn, is basically squatting in his dead aunt’s apartment.—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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The gardens feature a walking path around a 2-acre pond, cherry blossom trees, a plethora of plants, rock formations, a sensory play area made from natural materials, seating areas overlooking the water and more.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Capable of seating 42, the White House Family Theater came about at a moment when the Franklin Roosevelt administration recognized the unique power movies held over the public.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
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Of course, even without Costner, Yellowstone would ultimately become a billion-dollar asset for Paramount, spawning seven different spinoffs.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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The series, which also included Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, ran for eight seasons, ending in 1968 and spawning multiple spin-offs.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Triennale presented the work in the historic CRT venue, and that setting mattered.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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History of pumpkin weigh-off competitions Jack La Rue, a former competitive grower who’s now a historian and statistician for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth – the international ruling body for weigh-off contests – said the pursuit of record-setting pumpkins dates back to at least the late 1800s.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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And congressional elections this Sunday are expected to further go against his party, putting additional pressure on the currency.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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But today, wearable tech and nano-cameras are putting even upstanding poker players on their guard.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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When state troopers executed a search warrant at a motel where Zajko was staying, law enforcement found LaSota hiding in the bathroom of another room, laying still on the floor, his eyes closed, almost catatonic.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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Both supporters and opponents see these early moves as test cases that are laying the groundwork for moving more of the agency's work to other parts of the government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Andersen added that the Duke’s youngest brother, Prince Edward, is also standing firmly behind the King.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters were able to save some items from inside, and despite the damage, the church remains standing.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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With sizes ranging from 0 to 20 and four different inseam options (19, 23, 25, and 28 inches), these lightweight and sweat-wicking leggings are perfect for everything from lounging to long workouts, with plenty of space to keep your essentials in easy reach.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The extra-wide, contoured seat and tall backrest make lounging effortless, while the 450-pound weight capacity adds peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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