sit

Example Sentences

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We sit here on day one with New Zealand four down, two new batters tomorrow, nightwatchman at one end and the new ball in hand.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Crude stockpiles in developing countries are at multidecade lows, and in the U.S., gasoline and distillate stocks also sit below the five-year average, with demand still firm, he added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Oil prices extended losses to sit around their lowest levels since the early days of the Middle East crisis, even as some strains emerged in talks to bring an end to the conflict.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

And no talking whatsoever—not even eye contact—as you sit, eat and stroll mindfully alongside 90 or so strangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

I go over to her bed and sit down.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold