Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting on
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Pendry is officially putting down roots in Music City.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Colorado state archives note that Governor James Peabody, who’s known for putting down a miner’s strike in Cripple Creek in 1903, also inhabited the home.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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The production runs for 2026 and 2027 are sold out, but future flyers can jump in the queue for the 2028 build now by slapping down a deposit of US$8,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sitting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting%20on. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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