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Recent Examples of sit
In one photo shared by professional boxer and MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes, Swift and Kelce could be seen sitting side by side in a booth at the restaurant.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
Taxpayers pay the capital costs of keeping the heliports operational, a substantial expense due to the heliports sitting on pier structures degraded by the harsh marine environment.
—Eric Katzman, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
On Rotten Tomatoes, its critic score is sitting at an unremarkable 60%.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
At that, Tesla is reportedly sitting on $200 million worth of unsold Cybertruck models that can’t seem to find buyers for reasons that include being involved in multiple recalls, with the latest involving body panels randomly falling off the vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
Taxpayers pay the capital costs of keeping the heliports operational, a substantial expense due to the heliports sitting on pier structures degraded by the harsh marine environment.
—Eric Katzman, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
On Rotten Tomatoes, its critic score is sitting at an unremarkable 60%.
—Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
At that, Tesla is reportedly sitting on $200 million worth of unsold Cybertruck models that can’t seem to find buyers for reasons that include being involved in multiple recalls, with the latest involving body panels randomly falling off the vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit
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Much of California is set for its first heat wave of the season and several parts of the state could experience record-high temperatures, weather experts predict.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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California has set a good example with massive fines for water theft, but our global problem will require broad action.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Passengers can do their part by heeding seatbelt signs and remaining buckled when seated.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Her fellow lawmakers chose to seat Owen, rejecting the challenge that threatened to undo the will of her constituents.—
Time,
Time,
19 May 2025
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Elon Musk, who has repeatedly posted on his social media platform, X, false claims of genocide against white South Africans, was standing on the side of the room and watched the video intently.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The 6-foot-6 1/2, 345-pounder casually squatted 600 pounds a month ago.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The former Maryland standout squatted 665 pounds and power cleaned 365, according to Feldman.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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This puts it in the premium category of water sports equipment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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The reality-television series has spawned a number of spinoffs, including Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which is set to center on Willie and Korie and their children and is expected to premiere this summer.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Other countries reciprocated with comparable tariffs, which forced global trade to decline by 65% in 1933, the peak of the Depression that spawned a 25% unemployment rate in the United States.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
Verb
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There are also tons of deals on travel clothes, from matching sets to wear on the plane to comfy maxi dresses to go from day to night.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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However, records show that there was an investigation into reports of staff drinking with students.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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The group exchanged stories and lounged until 3 a.m. Jordan Collins bought a ticket for storytelling at Jai after hearing about it on Inm’s social media.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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He could also be seen climbing and lounging in trees placed inside his room.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Sit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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