sit up for
Example Sentences
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She said she was still bleeding from severe internal injuries and could not control her urine, walk without a crutch or sit up for long periods.
From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2021
Every few days, she increased her activity slightly until she was able to sit up for five minutes at a time.
From The Guardian • Feb. 15, 2016
The ball bounces higher on red clay than on Har-Tru, McIntyre said, not so much slowing it down as causing it to sit up for your opponent to get one more shot.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2012
He could not even sit up for more than a couple of seconds without being overwhelmed with dizziness.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2011
She couldn’t even sit up for the Kucios Christmas celebration.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
