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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The combination feels like sitting by a crackling fire with a garden view—cozy yet refreshing. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 As natural protectors, dogs might decide to sit by doors to guard the house and family from possible intruders. David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 In 2020, McEnroe shared a touching photo of the two sitting by each other. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025 Excavators sit by the road positioned to remove piles of trash. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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