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She said she was still bleeding from severe internal injuries and could not control her urine, walk without a crutch or sit up for long periods.

From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2021

As I sit at my computer, I’ve got half an eye on this year’s nestlings, three little hawks that are now tiny white balls of down, too weak to sit up for long.

From New York Times • May 17, 2018

Every few days, she increased her activity slightly until she was able to sit up for five minutes at a time.

From The Guardian • Feb. 15, 2016

He and his therapist would set small goals — for instance, to sit up for five seconds at a time — then try to accomplish them.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2011

She couldn’t even sit up for the Kucios Christmas celebration.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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