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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
The first is pretty close to unbeatable, sitting at 7-1-1 with a +12 goals differential.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The reason for the parade of customers, many of them first-time visitors, was the boxes of free fruits and vegetables -- apples, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and onions -- sitting atop two tables and inside multiple boxes under them.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2025
Zhang said that North America and Europe now comprise close to 40% of the company’s revenue after sitting at zero just a few years ago.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
From Kingston, trucks loaded with food, fuel and aid wind their way west, at times sitting for hours in traffic as roads are slowly cleared.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The reason for the parade of customers, many of them first-time visitors, was the boxes of free fruits and vegetables -- apples, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and onions -- sitting atop two tables and inside multiple boxes under them.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2025
Zhang said that North America and Europe now comprise close to 40% of the company’s revenue after sitting at zero just a few years ago.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
From Kingston, trucks loaded with food, fuel and aid wind their way west, at times sitting for hours in traffic as roads are slowly cleared.
—David Culver, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 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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There will not be seating or a tent.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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American Express, the grizzled veteran of consumer debt, was hosting its premium cardholders inside the hallowed grounds, seating them in the fourth row of Centre Court and serving them high tea in a beige suite adorned with hanging petunias.—
Alyson Krueger,
Air Mail,
25 Oct. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Back to the Future was a massive success, spawning two sequels, while Family Ties ended in 1989.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Arizona is planning a travelling museum that will bring the state’s most treasured historical artifacts to all fifteen of its counties, setting them up in parks, schools, libraries, and civic centers.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mitchell finished with 29 points, as did De’Antre Hunter in setting a season-high, while Evan Mobley went for 24 points and Sam Merrill dished out eight assists.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Thank you @cyndilauper for laying the groundwork for artists like me to thrive.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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In 2025, protesters were not just rejecting oligarchic rot, but also reaffirming their long-standing frustration over India’s role in sustaining it.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Foraging for black walnuts is a long-standing tradition in the Ozarks, providing extra cash for harvesters and connecting people with the outdoors.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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While leggings and sweatpants are a great option for lounging, the need for a polished pair shouldn’t be overlooked.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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For folks whose idea of camping looks more like lounging in a cabin, these cozy shearling slippers, on sale for $70, are the perfect companion for morning coffee on the porch.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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