have a seat
Example Sentences
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"Every morning when he wakes up, it's been the same two questions. Does Wes have the numbers? And does Andy have a seat?"
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Today’s AI executives are fighting to make sure that their company will have a seat at the table.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
Altman said the government was willing to give OpenAI influence over how its technology was deployed, and that he wanted his company to have a seat at the table in shaping future decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
"But, if we have a seat at the table, then others don't have to speak for us."
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
“Why don’t you boys go outside and have a seat? I’ll come get you in a minute. Go on, now.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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