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sitting

[sit-ing] / ˈsɪt ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
in seated position
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"Sitting inside when I know Mum is so sick is unbearable," Høiby had told the district court.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Sitting in the middle of the tracklist is a song called Need Your Company, which details the history of friction between New York-born member Huh Yunjin, and her bandmate Kim Chaewon.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Sitting on the couch at his new partner’s home one night, he unburdened himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Sitting in the High Court in the southeastern city of Pietermaritzburg, judge Nkosinathi Chili said the "interests of justice" demanded that the case proceed.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Sitting cross-legged, the four of us began belting out the “Cheetah Sister” song, shimmying our shoulders and slapping hands against our knees.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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