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Recent Examples of sits
The new school sits beside Star Middle School on Pollard Lane, something that has raised concerns from nearby residents about traffic congestion.
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Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Coby White plays, Grant Williams sits When the injury report came out not long before tipoff, signaling who Charles Lee had available, one key name was missing while another was expected.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The Metropolitan Detention Center sits between Aliso and Temple streets.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen of a modest Victorian ranch house in Northern California, there sits a small round table.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The 19-year-old Italian took the lead in the standings with 72 points, overtaking fellow Mercedes driver George Russell, 28, who sits second with 63 points after finishing fourth on Sunday.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
The property sits directly on Audubon Causeway, named after the naturalist John James Audubon.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Inside the ring sits a bespoke band that’s also set with sapphires and a diamond.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The model stepped out for dinner at The Bird Street Club in West Hollywood in a pair of mini bootcut jeans, a style that sits close to the thigh and falls into an extremely subtle kick flare.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2026
Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Coby White plays, Grant Williams sits When the injury report came out not long before tipoff, signaling who Charles Lee had available, one key name was missing while another was expected.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The Metropolitan Detention Center sits between Aliso and Temple streets.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In the kitchen of a modest Victorian ranch house in Northern California, there sits a small round table.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
The 19-year-old Italian took the lead in the standings with 72 points, overtaking fellow Mercedes driver George Russell, 28, who sits second with 63 points after finishing fourth on Sunday.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
The property sits directly on Audubon Causeway, named after the naturalist John James Audubon.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Inside the ring sits a bespoke band that’s also set with sapphires and a diamond.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The model stepped out for dinner at The Bird Street Club in West Hollywood in a pair of mini bootcut jeans, a style that sits close to the thigh and falls into an extremely subtle kick flare.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sits
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Finding Free People on sale is the kind of pre-trip win that sets the whole vacation off right, and this Hot Shot Onsie is absolutely worth snagging.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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This burn was the last major firing of Orion’s main engine and sets the crew on a course to fly around the Moon on Monday, slingshot back toward Earth under lunar gravity, and splash down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, April 10.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Carryboy puts the wet bathroom directly across the aisle and has the kitchen block extend out into the rear of the side entryway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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But reading the profile of Mohamad Eisa and Yolka Gessen left me with a kind of dread, the kind that comes when a spin-off from a hit show spawns a spin-off of its own, promising/threatening hundreds of new hours of content to keep up with.—
Jessa Crispin,
Air Mail,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Nadella sat for a conversation with the Forum’s interim co-chair, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, explaining that if AI growth spawns solely from investment, then that could be signs of a bubble.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Not every county is on board, but there is now a push to expand it statewide.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, Vonn squats with weights, lunges from side to side and does fast kicks against a ball.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Squire squats down in a patch of dead grass along the edge of a creek.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Best Furniture and Decor Flash Deals Freshening up your space is easy with Wayfair’s latest discounts, which include a sectional sleeper sofa with sneaky storage, a stylish striped swivel chair, and a patio conversation set that comfortably seats up to four friends.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Faber, a serious home cook with a Rolodex of chef friends, put in a full chef’s kitchen with a pizza oven and a table that seats 15.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sean Gallup | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said the country had signed an agreement on defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia that lays the foundation for future contracts and investment.—
Anniek Bao,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The natural silk cord lays comfortably on the skin and the kelp pendant lends an ethereal touch that is elegant but slightly bohemian.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bamako Encounters, founded in 1994, stands as perhaps the starkest example of this precarity.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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His net rating with independents stands at minus 45 points.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sits. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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