sit out
Example Sentences
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“After battling an injury and having to sit out her sophomore season she could’ve let that defeat her, but she fought hard to be at her best.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
“We’ve seen consumer confidence slide as the Iran conflict drags on, and that could have both buyers and sellers choosing to sit out the spring home-buying season,” said Kate Wood, a housing expect at NerdWallet.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Enzo Fernandez will sit out Chelsea's next two games after he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his future at the club, says manager Liam Rosenior.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Daoud said he expected Hezbollah to sit out the fight unless its patron was in existential peril, but added that what he called the group’s “measly opening salvo” made little strategic sense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
“I had to sit out most of the practice, and our coach freaked out and sent us all home because of the news.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
