sit out
Example Sentences
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“We can’t just sit out in perpetuity, and I won’t,” he said in 2024.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
In being forced to sit out the Test at The Oval, Robinson must wait for another opportunity to prove he is durable enough for the international arena.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Under CIF rules, players have to sit out the next game when leaving the bench.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Diagnosed with a stress reaction in her left foot, she was forced to medically redshirt and sit out the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
“She liked to sit out there, you see—on this little terrace we’ve got. She liked to sit out there and watch the trains.”
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
