sit under
verb
sat under; sitting under; sits under
: to attend religious service under the instruction or ministrations of
also
: to attend the classes or lectures of
Examples of sit under in a Sentence
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Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs and sit under the trees or on the lawn.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
30 June 2026
As the chicken sits under a heat lamp, moisture evaporates, and the skin starts to wrinkle.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
People sit under a shade on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris amid a heat wave on June 23, 2026.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
It’s designed to sit under your clothing to be reasonably unobtrusive, save for two elements.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Both sets of projects sit under the larger umbrella of responsible procurement, which includes new raw materials procurement guidelines that set criteria for preferred materials beyond greenhouse gas emissions.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Most stadiums remain open to the sky, and millions of fans will sit under the sun for hours.
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Carlos Roa,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The Covexo pouch sits under your shirt on an adjustable breakaway lanyard, can hold your passport, cards, cash, phone, and keys, and is lined with RFID-blocking material throughout, rather than just lining a single pocket.
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Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
In yet another video, the two sat under a yellow umbrella at McLain’s in Waldo and munched on a guacamole bacon burrito and a pepper jack burrito.
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Jenna Thompson
june 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
30 June 2026
As the chicken sits under a heat lamp, moisture evaporates, and the skin starts to wrinkle.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
People sit under a shade on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris amid a heat wave on June 23, 2026.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
It’s designed to sit under your clothing to be reasonably unobtrusive, save for two elements.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Both sets of projects sit under the larger umbrella of responsible procurement, which includes new raw materials procurement guidelines that set criteria for preferred materials beyond greenhouse gas emissions.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Most stadiums remain open to the sky, and millions of fans will sit under the sun for hours.
—
Carlos Roa,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
The Covexo pouch sits under your shirt on an adjustable breakaway lanyard, can hold your passport, cards, cash, phone, and keys, and is lined with RFID-blocking material throughout, rather than just lining a single pocket.
—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
In yet another video, the two sat under a yellow umbrella at McLain’s in Waldo and munched on a guacamole bacon burrito and a pepper jack burrito.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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“Sit under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20under. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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