How to use "sit" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "sit" in popular movie and book plots

  • One day, as the two sit in the park watching their children play, Billy falls off the jungle gym, severely cutting his face.  - Kramer vs. Kramer
  • However, Patton's aggression does not sit well with his subordinates Bradley and Lucian Truscott.  - Patton (film)
  • Ann dives in to save him, and they swim away together away from the agents, finally sharing a kiss as they sit shivering on the riverbank.  - Roman Holiday
  • As they sit on the beach, Orville reminds Jeff of his promise to Aunt Lucy, to take care of him.  - Road to Morocco
  • Several of the townsfolk previously depicted as his staunchest defenders sit in the public gallery drinking and shouting abuse at him.  - The Night of the Hunter (film)
  • He carries her to her bed, but while searching for smelling salts, he realizes she is faking when he sees her (in a mirror) sit up briefly.  - My Man Godfrey
  • They both sit close to their adjoining wall and listen to the other for company, so they know almost everything about each other.  - Greed (film)
  • Mookie and Jade sit on the curb, watching in disbelief.  - Do the Right Thing
  • Welsh then makes his way to a piano and begins playing methodically as the others sit quietly.  - The Deer Hunter
  • The incident has ruined the sting, which does not sit well with Montini's musclebound partner Useldinger (Matthew Taylor).  - Exit Wounds
  • Then the rest of the family sit down for dinner.  - You Can't Take It with You (play)
  • The two sit together and George retells the beloved story of the dream, knowing it is something they'll never share.  - Of Mice and Men
  • Basil and Zorba sit by the shore to eat roasted lamb for lunch.  - Zorba the Greek (film)
  • Lyle invites Alvin to sit down.  - The Straight Story
  • In the original version of the tale, Todd is a barber who dispatches his victims by pulling a lever as they sit in his barber chair.  - Sweeney Todd
  • Here I sit and there you are lying; we have so much to say, and we shall never say it".  - All Quiet on the Western Front

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