sitting tight
Example Sentences
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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
So he’s been in the habit of sitting tight until he has tasks in front of him.
From Slate • Dec. 27, 2022
Bond investors are generally sitting tight and already looking ahead to next year, said Nicholas Yap, head of Asia Flow Credit Desk Analysts at Nomura.
From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2022
"I think they are," the father said, sitting tight.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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