sit out
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When the truck wasn’t there, they would draw the heavy metal gate closed and lock it, or else pay a scout to sit out front watching, relaying surveillance intel when needed.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
Southwest isn’t the only carrier that decided it can no longer afford to sit out the building boom: JetBlue Airways opened up two new lounges in the past year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The player would sit out a few plays, then get put back in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
I’m not saying you should sell everything and sit out this bull market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“My name is Mickey Bolitar. I’m an incoming sophomore. And I’m going to sit out this exercise, if it’s okay.”
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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