sit by
phrasal verb
sat by; sitting by; sits by
: to make no effort to stop something bad or unpleasant from happening
I won't sit idly by while he ruins his life!
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Jacob sat by his bedside and counted each of his brother’s last breaths.
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
For rainy days, frequent in this damp corner of England, sit by the fire in the bar and warm up with one of their signature whisky cocktails.
—Natasha Langan, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
One standout is Country Home, crafted to evoke the comfort of sitting by a crackling fire in a Scottish countryside house.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Perhaps after your rejuvenating massage, go to the lounge area in the hotel and sit by the fireplace, enjoying a special cocktail or our famous Little Nell hot chocolate.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
For rainy days, frequent in this damp corner of England, sit by the fire in the bar and warm up with one of their signature whisky cocktails.
—Natasha Langan, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
One standout is Country Home, crafted to evoke the comfort of sitting by a crackling fire in a Scottish countryside house.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Perhaps after your rejuvenating massage, go to the lounge area in the hotel and sit by the fireplace, enjoying a special cocktail or our famous Little Nell hot chocolate.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sit by
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“Sit by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20by. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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