sit out
Example Sentences
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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
It concludes that the true challenge for Newsom is not just securing the nomination, but mobilizing disaffected and disengaged voters who may otherwise sit out another election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 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
I’m not saying you should sell everything and sit out this bull market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
She had to sit out five games for the cleat violation.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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