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Recent Examples of sit
The death toll has risen steadily since July 4 and now sits at more than 120, with another 150 people still missing, CNN reported.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 July 2025
The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good Schmit and his grandson, Eddie.
Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
That same year, SACSCOC dinged the Board of Governors for considering then-Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran — a sitting board member at the time — for the Florida State University presidency.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
Spending large chunks of time sitting on a train or stuck in traffic is not conducive to good work-life balance.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 July 2025
The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good Schmit and his grandson, Eddie.
Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
That same year, SACSCOC dinged the Board of Governors for considering then-Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran — a sitting board member at the time — for the Florida State University presidency.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
Spending large chunks of time sitting on a train or stuck in traffic is not conducive to good work-life balance.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sit
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Marie Nino, a professional hairstylist based in New York City, recommends Virtue Flourish’s shampoo and conditioner set for reinforcing strands without leaving them feeling coated or crunchy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Images released by the Defense Department show dozens of deportees, shackled and seated inside a C-17 Globemaster III as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents helped load people onto the military cargo plane.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Still seated, Combs made praying hand motions toward the jury in thanks.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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Since its founding in 1913 at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has stood as a vanguard of leadership, scholarship, and public service.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The legislation stands to gut residential solar in particular, an industry that was already facing significant headwinds.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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So why not deploy the same procedure in squatting cases?—
Chris West,
Baltimore Sun,
12 June 2025
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The rise in squatting cases is a growing concern nationwide, including in Illinois.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Among other factors, experts point to a generally slowing U.S. labor market, economic uncertainty spawned by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and automation that’s wiping out the kind of entry level jobs typically snared by young people.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Simmons's unexpected death from heart disease and complications from a fall marked a sudden, unsettling end to an iconic career that spawned bestselling books, infomercials and workout videos that sold more than 22 million copies.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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But don’t worry, there are plenty of upscale touches to ensure a remarkable stay.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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There are books upon books upon books, binders about the movie.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Days spent lounging on the beach are typically followed by oceanside drinks and dancing at the lively, unpretentious Paddy’s Beach Club or the Windjammer Surf Bar.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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In early June, Bieber posted a cute snap of himself lounging with his feet up as his son held onto his leg.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Sit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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