sit down

Example Sentences

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The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas called on both sides to "sit down to a negotiation table and agree", adding that "the region does not need an escalation."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Then you have to hope that nothing else crazy is happening on that day and people have time to sit down and read it.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

So it was extraordinary to sit down with her this weekend to speak at length about the disaster of her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, embezzling from the party she used to lead.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

And you’ll definitely need to sit down if you’re not a mathematician.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“Honey,” Mama tried again, “do you want to sit down and talk a bit?”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan