sit pretty
phrase
: to be in a highly favorable situation
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And with their division lead now sitting at just three games, the Braves are no longer sitting pretty.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
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“Sit pretty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20pretty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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