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
"To get into cosplay, to sit down and watch a movie, I mean, that's dedication," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
It doesn’t feel to the reader like, “Oh my God, I have to sit down and read this whole long saga.”
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“When I sit down to read a small hardcover, it almost feels like I’m reading a journal,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Aunt Kitty gestured for me to sit down, but I wasn’t about to pay her any mind.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
