seat
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Last March, he missed our granddaughter’s school play, and I sat next to the empty seat holding his program.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
Valadao was first elected to Congress in 2012 and reclaimed his seat in 2020 after losing in 2018.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
United Airlines announced in July that it would offer a new Economy Plus option that allows customers to forgo having a passenger in the dreaded middle seat.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
His mum was in the back seat and his dad sat beside him.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Eventually she becomes at ease, convinced, at least enough, that me sitting in her seat hasn’t caused me to behave in any abnormal or dangerous ways, and that I don’t plan to ransack her workstation.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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"New Zealanders have given us the biggest seats in parliament, 42 seats as it stands today, and a pathway to form a government," Luxon told journalists on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
In last month’s election, Eisenkot’s opposition bloc, which includes several parties, gained 48 seats, and picked up 19 more after Arab-led parties said they will support him, for a total of 67.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
The Labour Party of former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and its left-wing Green Party allies were heading for a tally of 51 seats, while minor parties are forecast to win 12 seats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's centre-right National Party won 42 seats but was 19 short of the simple majority needed to form a government, despite being the largest party, preliminary results showed.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
“You too, Andrew. There’s a couple of seats open.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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Everett, seated at the head of the table, isn’t sure if he’s being complimented or criticized.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Security Council and was seated behind the U.S. ambassador.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The training consisted of four wall squat holds per session, with two minutes of seated recovery between each hold.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Although he performs seated on a throne, his eyes are full of life and his voice is powerful.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Or at least overheard my name spoken since we were seated only one row in front of her.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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It also specialises in train, bus and aviation seating.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Experts warn unresolved disputes could also delay the seating of newly elected lawmakers in January.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
The “Concourse,” a central bank of bleacher seating linking the first and second floors, provides a place to take it all in, or to watch occasional presentations and shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
An island provides additional workspace alongside seating for casual meals.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
This is one time I’m happy we have gender-separated seating at the mosque, but it still doesn’t stop the feeling of ickiness that spreads over me when he’s so close.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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