sit up
Example Sentences
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Those who would compel people in the room to sit up and hold that panellist's gaze.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
She says she was able to sit up despite being covered by around six meters of rubble.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
If there’s one thing in American sports that’s going to get people to sit up, lean forward and engage, it’s the home run.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
But even though “Reminders of Him” isn’t a great film, it’s a door-opener, a movie that will make both studio heads and screenwriters sit up and listen.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
When we can finally sit up straight again, I catch sight of someone else staring at me from across the cafeteria.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
