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situate

[sich-oo-eyt, sich-oo-it, -eyt] / ˈsɪtʃ uˌeɪt, ˈsɪtʃ u ɪt, -ˌeɪt /


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We learn a bit about the backgrounds of both actors, as they situate themselves in the American story they are seeking to expand.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Ms. Penny has no peer in her ability to situate the lives of sympathetic characters within such elaborate and thrilling storylines.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

This computational approach leverages artificial intelligence to not only chart the immediate genetic responses of individual cells but also situate these responses within the physical and temporal landscape of the spinal cord.

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2024

His arguments to the Supreme Court, according to CNN, attempted to situate the issue as one that would impact both his "legal exposure" and that of all future presidents.

From Salon Mar. 20, 2024

I hand her the cup of water and try to situate the washcloth on her forehead, but she pushes it away.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Although the exhibition situates a timeline of the Mughals within global historical reference points—e.g., their artistic golden age began decades before Jamestown was even founded in Virginia—it could have benefited from greater contextualization.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

This is where Fabio Parasecoli, a professor of food studies and a native Roman, situates Italian comfort food not as indulgence, but as memory and necessity.

From Salon Jan. 24, 2026

She situates the rise of OneTaste in the context of the wellness and self-help industries, “lean-in” feminism and the start-up culture of Silicon Valley, and she pays homage to its founding ideals.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 18, 2025

In a separate article in The Hindustan Times newspaper, Mr Jacob also situates the recent talks between Delhi and Beijing in a broader frame: the trilateral interplay of India, China and Russia.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2025

She situates me in front of the mirror on the back of her door.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

The helipad is situated on the South Lawn, where presidents and their family for decades have been photographed strolling across the grass to board or exit awaiting "Marine One" helicopters.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The central argument of “Democracy Matters,” situated in a single, capacious, airy gallery, is largely unassailable: that our democracy has always been aspirational—a work in progress too often undercut by U.S. laws and practices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

The 48-year-old social media personality is getting ready to bid farewell to the sprawling six-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom property, which is situated on a corner lot in the Prado community.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Multi-storey buildings have collapsed across the city, which is situated to the north of Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Meg, in the other boat, was delightfully situated, face to face with the rowers, who both admired the prospect and feathered their oars with uncommon ‘skill and dexterity’.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

But it’s worth taking stock of Musk’s sentiment on its own, and situating it within his behavior on the international stage over the past few weeks.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2024

But in characterizing originalism as a “trap” and situating it historically, Dennie's analysis cuts deeper into the harm caused by originalist doctrine, without sacrificing nuance, rigor or scope.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2024

People of this community manage their flow by situating themselves over a gap in the slatted floors of their homes, free-bleeding onto the lush forest greenery below.

From National Geographic Nov. 29, 2023

But just as important, situating the headquarters in Prince George’s would create long-overdue generational transformation and investment.

From Washington Post Nov. 4, 2022

And then I burrow into the blankets, situating the ice against my throbbing knee, a tight breath hissing between my teeth.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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