sit

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Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, "Hold on -- let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!"

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Sit with that pungent taste marinating on your tongue and savor every flavor profile, both the pleasant and unpleasant.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Sit down with your spouse again, and look at your figures, and see what you would both be comfortable contributing to the 529 plans.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

Sit her down, bounce lines with her, go see the movie when I’m done with the movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Iggy isn't paying any attention to her, he's pointing at this ratty chair and he says, "Sit down, it makes me nervous looking up."

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick