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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting on
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Once rooted in headline-grabbing Los Angeles properties—including homes previously owned by Tom Cruise—Longoria has steadily reworked her property portfolio, selling off stateside holdings while putting down deeper roots abroad.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Harrel Braddy, 76, sat quietly when the verdict was read, briefly putting down his head before looking up at the ceiling.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The production runs for 2026 and 2027 are sold out, but future flyers can jump in the queue for the 2028 build now by slapping down a deposit of US$8,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sitting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting%20on. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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