have a seat
Example Sentences
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“It’s really changed from CCOs wanting to have a seat at the table, to having it, and now being overwhelmed,” said Denise Dahlhoff, head of research, marketing and communications at research group The Conference Board.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"Wes doesn't have the numbers and Andy doesn't have a seat, for all this noise," one supporter of the prime minister told me.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Civil society doesn’t have a seat at the table,” said Manuel Cuesta Morúa, a longtime pro-democracy activist in Havana.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 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
“Please have a seat, Signora Hartlieb,” Ida said, pointing sternly at the dusty chairs as Esther came in.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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