sit on
verb
sat on; sitting on; sits on
1
: to hold deliberations concerning
3
: to delay action or decision concerning
4
: to wait or be ready for (a specific pitch) in baseball
Examples of sit on in a Sentence
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For an instant, Davidovich Fokina thought about getting up, but instead sat on his backside, seemingly resigned to defeat.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Aircraft manufacturers are currently sitting on record order books.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
The restaurant sits on La Réserve Ramatuelle’s rooftop with unmatched views, and the food is prepared in an open kitchen.
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Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Today, some of the world’s most critical infrastructure sits on the seabed with far less attention, mostly because adequate tech doesn't exist.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Tunisia's Yasmine Hammamet Beach, which sits on the country's northern coast along the Mediterranean Sea, was ranked the most beautiful beach in the world, according to a study from European travel company TUI that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Since the Industrial Revolution, a human steroid is sitting on top of the naturally-varying climate.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Slowing down to listen and sitting on the porch long into the evening feels like hitting pause on the busyness of life.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Luttrellstown Castle, located near Dublin, reportedly cost $800,000 and featured 20 bedrooms, a ballroom and matching gold thrones that the new husband and wife sat on.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Aircraft manufacturers are currently sitting on record order books.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
The restaurant sits on La Réserve Ramatuelle’s rooftop with unmatched views, and the food is prepared in an open kitchen.
—
Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
Today, some of the world’s most critical infrastructure sits on the seabed with far less attention, mostly because adequate tech doesn't exist.
—
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Tunisia's Yasmine Hammamet Beach, which sits on the country's northern coast along the Mediterranean Sea, was ranked the most beautiful beach in the world, according to a study from European travel company TUI that was shared with Travel + Leisure.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Since the Industrial Revolution, a human steroid is sitting on top of the naturally-varying climate.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Slowing down to listen and sitting on the porch long into the evening feels like hitting pause on the busyness of life.
—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Luttrellstown Castle, located near Dublin, reportedly cost $800,000 and featured 20 bedrooms, a ballroom and matching gold thrones that the new husband and wife sat on.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
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“Sit on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20on. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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