sit still for
Example Sentences
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Although I like unwinding, I can’t actually sit still for very long, so you’ll probably find me doing water sports there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
When I asked what time the neighbors we invited over for Thanksgiving wanted to come, they just informed me that their 4-year-old is too rambunctious to sit still for dinner.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
Once he doesn’t have to sit still for photos, he immediately begins to play an original song called “Would You Be My Dad?” where he sings about learning how to tie a tie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025
"Just being able to sit still for long enough in an exam... it's a real distraction when you're trying to perform at your best," she added.
From BBC • May 25, 2024
It is difficult for me to sit still for more than twenty minutes at a stretch, so I used to interrupt my tanning sessions with walks to the pier.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
