take a seat

Example Sentences

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Just take a seat at a cafe or on a subway car and wait and see how many minutes, or perhaps hours, pass before an actual book reveals itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Trump put White House economist Miran on the board in September to take a seat with a 14-year term expiring Jan. 31.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

When I had initially learned from the show’s publicist that the performance was specially designated, I offered to come at another time, not wanting to take a seat from a community member.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

Unless, of course, you choose to take a seat and stay a while.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

Once we find an empty room, I take a seat at the desk and Elsie pulls up an extra chair.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston