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sitting

[sit-ing] / ˈsɪt ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
in seated position
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I knew coming here in November, I might be sitting here in front of a lot of very angry people because this place is in a mess.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

When confronted with an undeniable fact — in this case, thousands of people booing a sitting president — the healthy human mind adjusts its understanding of reality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

They figured 3 solid ounces per foot, but sand is a little heavy, and he’s sitting in a bathing suit.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“When the costs do go up, we have, I think, a very robust set of mechanisms that ensure that Oracle is not sitting there with reduced margins,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I glanced at Betsie, sitting so tall and lovely on the other side of Mama.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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