sit out
Example Sentences
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Iceland, Spain and the Netherlands also chose to sit out the show.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Suiting up for four different high schools would be impossible in most of the country, thanks to state interscholastic rules that can require transfer students to sit out a year of competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
“We’ve seen consumer confidence slide as the Iran conflict drags on, and that could have both buyers and sellers choosing to sit out the spring home-buying season,” said Kate Wood, a housing expect at NerdWallet.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Enzo Fernandez will sit out Chelsea's next two games after he "crossed a line" with comments he made about his future at the club, says manager Liam Rosenior.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“But it is never safe to sit out of doors, my dear.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
