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sit on

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  1. sit onverb

    To block, suppress, restrain.

  2. sit onverb

    To restrain (a person).

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sit on in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sit on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of sit on in a Sentence

  1. Bernie Sanders:

    Wealthy and powerful Muslim nations in the region can no longer sit on the sidelines and expect the United States to do their work for them.

  2. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy:

    Congress has become complicit in these murders by its total, unconscionable deafening silence. This doesn't have to happen, but this epidemic will continue without end if Congress continues to sit on its hands and do nothing – again.

  3. Haitian Proverb:

    If you want your eggs hatched, sit on them yourself.

  4. Roberto Saviano:

    Unless he decides to repent, Matteo Messina Denaro, even locked up, will continue to be the king of the Cosa Nostra because no one is ready to sit on the throne that he left only half-empty.

  5. Kevin Sheekey:

    Its very tough for people whodont live in New York orCalifornia to understand that,but that is whats happening, mike was doing everything hecould from the sidelines and he finally decided it wasnt enoughto sit on the sidelines and heneeded to do what he could toalter that dynamic.

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