sit back

Example Sentences

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James sat back at his chair inside the United Center locker room and smiled when asked about what Reaves did to Beverley.

From Los Angeles Times

“One day, I’ll sit back and realize how hard it was for us to get here.”

From Washington Post

“We definitely could have used him tonight,” guard Sir’Jabari Rice said, “but it’s next-man-up, and we really didn’t sit back and think about if we would have had Dylan, because it doesn’t matter.”

From Washington Post

But if boring allows the two-time MVP to keep feasting on NBA competition, then we should just sit back and enjoy the meal.

From Washington Post

LeBron James sat back in the far chair on the Lakers’ bench, dressed in all black with sunglasses to match when a tight grin crossed his face.

From Los Angeles Times