have a seat
Example Sentences
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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
As a stateswoman, Meloni appears to have a seat at every table, almost a regular at the White House and recently the only woman leader to attend the signing of the Gaza ceasefire in Egypt.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Hang out, have a seat, but do not wake me up, OK?’”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025
“Either ask questions that count for something or have a seat and be done with it. Shame on you,” he added.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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