sitting tight
Example Sentences
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That would have meant sitting tight through the painful bear market of 2022, among other obstacles.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Many employers that typically rush to hire seasonal workers at this time of year are sitting tight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
"It was unprecedented because usually presidents sitting tight will never concede - that is why George Weah has also shown a lot of grace by accepting the will of Liberians and congratulating his opponent."
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2023
Crypto-focused economist Noelle Acheson said market data was indicating long-term bitcoin holders were in sitting tight.
From Reuters ● Jun. 13, 2023
"I think they are," the father said, sitting tight.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
