sit by

Example Sentences

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All of it was perfectly timed so that Rachel never had to sit by herself.

From Literature

“If you don’t mind me saying, you look rather cold and tired. Come sit by the fire until the weather decides to be friendlier and we can all go about our day.”

From Literature

I sat by the fire, picked up bits of straw, and flung them into the flames.

From Literature

"Tourists used to love coming to see the tram and sit by the sea, why take away both?"

From Barron's

The old woman sitting by the fire sniffed the air and smacked her lips with a greedy sound.

From Literature