sitting

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On Wednesday, Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend Supreme Court arguments in person.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

“I used to wonder where tears come from endlessly when we are sad,” said Rai, sitting at the riverside restaurant she built on the highway to Rangpo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He defeated Chapman, a sitting MSP in the region.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

At least it isn’t still sitting in the mailbox outside.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam