sit out

Example Sentences

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The date athletes become eligible in the fall after sitting out is Sept. 28, 2026, for the Southern Section and Sept. 24, 2026, for the City Section.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s also the first chance for high school basketball players who had to sit out the first half of the season after transferring to make their debuts.

From Los Angeles Times

The Norwegian landed a guaranteed half point after declaring he could not play because of a neck complaint, with Harris English sitting out for the home side.

From BBC

When Luka Doncic sustained a left leg contusion and sat out the entire second half Saturday against the Clippers, he became the latest in a growing list of ailing Lakers players.

From Los Angeles Times

A California Christmas was a big change: For one thing, I was accustomed to spending the holiday bundled up inside, not sitting out on the patio.

From Los Angeles Times