How to Use take a seat in a Sentence
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The nurse told Nichols to take a seat, the report said.
—Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2023
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Jill asks him to take a seat and gently breaks the news.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2022
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In the 82-second clip of Holmes, Boone starts by telling him to take a seat on the couch.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 11 July 2022
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Woods, once the game started, would take a seat on the bench and stay there for the entirety of the game.
—The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2023
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Having reached the top, I am allowed to take a seat in a clearing.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2023
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Mother and son take a seat in the backyard beside a tree.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 22 May 2024
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Pro tip: There’s a new patio — take a seat while the weather is still nice.
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Nadia Kobryn, 45, watched her friend board the train, take a seat and wave to her from the window.
—Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022
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Head here in the cooler months and take a seat around the olive tree that stands as a proud centerpiece.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2023
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Skip the indoors and take a seat under the tree canopies that twinkle with small lights at night.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
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And parents can take a little bit of a load off — take a seat under the shade and watch the kids run around.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
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After all of that, take a seat near the punch bowl and enjoy the night with friends and family.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
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Enjoy a walk for miles along the San Diego Bay or take a seat at any of the breezy restaurants to watch the boats going by.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
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Guests can take a seat in the main dining room, bar and lounge area or private dining rooms.
—Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2021
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Feel free to take a seat on either of the two and enjoy your morning coffee or get a whiff of the salty ocean air.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
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With both of his calves cramping up, Lee had to take a seat on the bench near the tail end of the third quarter, but the damage had already been done.
—Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
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The actors take a seat in the audience when not directly involved in a scene.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022
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One thing is always constant, though: elders from the tribe always are welcome to take a seat at the head of the table free of charge.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Nov. 2022
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John Hess controls roughly 10% of the company’s common stock and will take a seat on Chevron’s board at the conclusion of the deal.
—Mitchell Ferman, Fortune, 28 May 2024
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The space, featuring warm wood tones and couches that invite you to take a seat and stay a while, will also host tastings and events.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 June 2024
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So, if trying to find the best office chair for preventing back pain sounds like too much of, well, a pain...relax, take a seat, and stay a while.
—Emily Becker, womenshealthmag.com, 3 June 2023
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Browse a mix of boutiques, wine shops, and old bookstores here, or take a seat at a tea house or traditional bistro.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
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If the weather permits, take a seat by one of the school’s most distinguishing features, the Sunken Garden.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2023
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Love had to take a seat on the bench, and Duncan Robinson, who replaced him, got a steal and layup to bring Miami back within eight with 3:04 left.
—Anthony Gharib, USA TODAY, 10 June 2023
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Olivia and John Henry showed up to a couples’ spa day and the employees asked the reality stars to remove their clothes and take a seat on the bed.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
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Loaded with confident lyrics and high energy, the song lives up to its title: throughout the track, the girls take turns telling their haters and doubters to take a seat.
—Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 15 Sep. 2022
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Head in for happy hour (seven days a week), and then take a seat at a picnic table and watch the fishermen bring in their daily catch.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
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Riders simply show operators the ticket on their phone and take a seat.
—Scott Turner | Sturner@al.com, al, 24 July 2022
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As the years go by, Kosaka said, more and more foreign visitors find his beloved alley and take a seat at his family’s counter.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2024
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In the evenings, take a seat in the various lounges and screening rooms for nightly entertainment like live shows and new releases.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
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