sit back
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We don’t need to just sit back and watch the extinction of any species that doesn’t directly benefit us, while of course recognizing that fishers have to eat too.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
The living room is the perfect place for guests to sit back and relax thanks to its cozy fireplace and large windows, which allow natural light to flood inside.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Dealers are, “not going to sit back and let mom-and-pop services take business from them,” Dyke said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
For cast and crew, it's now time to sit back and watch their final piece of work.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Then he ordered the boys to sit back down.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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