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to occupy a place or location
the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield
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Recent Examples of sitting
What's even more noteworthy than who is in the top ten is who isn't, as traditional recruiting powers like Georgia, LSU, Alabama and Clemson are all comfortably sitting outside of the top 20!
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The highly unusual step — a sitting alderman accused of punishing critics with his official powers then filing suit against the city — follows years of Gardiner repeatedly focusing on the situation in the City Council chambers.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Facing their first left-handed starting pitcher in a week, the Padres are sitting Jackson Merrill and giving Xander Bogaerts his first start of the season in the leadoff spot.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Attorney Jerry Greenberg, who represents the plaintiffs, said the scope of the project raises concerns about personal financial gain by a sitting president.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The highly unusual step — a sitting alderman accused of punishing critics with his official powers then filing suit against the city — follows years of Gardiner repeatedly focusing on the situation in the City Council chambers.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Facing their first left-handed starting pitcher in a week, the Padres are sitting Jackson Merrill and giving Xander Bogaerts his first start of the season in the leadoff spot.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Attorney Jerry Greenberg, who represents the plaintiffs, said the scope of the project raises concerns about personal financial gain by a sitting president.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting
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Kate mingled with well-wishers following a meeting in the mayor's office about the Reggio Emilia approach, posing for selfies, accepting flowers and squatting to talk with children.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In one version of the game, guests took turns squatting to grab a paper bag or box with their teeth.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Convention & Entertainment Facilities Executive Director Kimiko Gilmore told the committee that previous bond financing has been used to make ADA-compliance upgrades, seating improvements and infrastructure support at the city’s Convention Center complex and Municipal Auditorium.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Just below, built-in seating wraps around a fire pit.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Easy trails lead to roaring Nugget Falls, while boardwalks along Steep Creek offer chances to spot spawning salmon and black bears.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The sight will become visible low in the south-western sky around 30 to 45 minutes after sunset, depending on location, and remain visible for roughly two hours before setting below the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Using the latest version of Epic’s Unreal Engine, each Smugglers Run locale is heavily detailed, putting us in more of a dogfight as the Mandalorian chases down pirates and ex-Imperial officers.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Still, from December and March, Leonard was one of the best players in the NBA, playing enough games to qualify for end-of-season awards while largely putting his knee issues behind him.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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That violence, along with forcing the closure of most of the capital’s hospitals, has left women, already facing risky births before gangs began laying siege to most neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, even more likely to die in childbirth.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The fuller picture is something more like one effort laying the road while another figured out a more efficient way to drive it.—
Zachary Utz,
STAT,
15 May 2026
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After the bell, Cargill, B-Fab and Michin hit the ring and laid out all three women, standing tall to close the segment.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The nonprofit does not release grades for VA hospitals, mental health facilities, free-standing pediatric hospitals and some specialty facilities, like surgery centers and cancer hospitals.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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These palazzo pants are the sleek solution to looking put-together at the airport, walking around a new city, lounging by the pool, and more without sacrificing comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The video opens with Earle lounging by the beach, basking in the sun.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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