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!
Examples of sit by in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Come evening, indulge in culinary activities or simply sit by the firepit at your lodge and enjoy a quiet evening sipping hot toddies under the stars.
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Sunset Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
Shortly after that exchange, council members started to get up and leave the meeting, leaving Owens sitting by herself at the council table.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
Say goodbye to pasta sauce splatters and sticky peanut butter residue, and hello to a cleaning staple that also looks cute sitting by your sink.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Apr. 2024
Some places look abandoned: The lights are off but a pile of takeaway boxes sits by the till, lamps still hanging or chairs and tables intact.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
In the book, Nica sits by a comatose Rigel's side for months, telling him stories and attempting to rouse him.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
On vacation, this can look like sitting by the pool at a tropical resort or hiking in the desert where sweating and exposure to chlorine or saltwater is imminent.
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Wilson comes to this Persian restaurant every year to celebrate his birthday, a nod to the heritage of his wife, Mahin, sitting by his side.
—Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
The camera zooms in to get a better view of the scooter, which sits by its lonesome in the parking spot.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Sunset Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
Shortly after that exchange, council members started to get up and leave the meeting, leaving Owens sitting by herself at the council table.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
Say goodbye to pasta sauce splatters and sticky peanut butter residue, and hello to a cleaning staple that also looks cute sitting by your sink.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Apr. 2024
Some places look abandoned: The lights are off but a pile of takeaway boxes sits by the till, lamps still hanging or chairs and tables intact.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
In the book, Nica sits by a comatose Rigel's side for months, telling him stories and attempting to rouse him.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
On vacation, this can look like sitting by the pool at a tropical resort or hiking in the desert where sweating and exposure to chlorine or saltwater is imminent.
—Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Wilson comes to this Persian restaurant every year to celebrate his birthday, a nod to the heritage of his wife, Mahin, sitting by his side.
—Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
The camera zooms in to get a better view of the scooter, which sits by its lonesome in the parking spot.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Sit by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20by. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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