sit by

Idioms  

1. Also, sit idly by. Refrain from interfering, remain passive, as in I can't just sit by and let her get in trouble.

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Example Sentences

Ric sat by himself on the journey to Molineux and was on the bench for most of what was a fantastic game.

From BBC

He sat by the fire, pleasantly full of meat, whittling a whistle from a piece of grouse bone.

From Literature

My mind turns over this concept, picturing a caller doing what Theo did, sitting by the telephone, picking up and replacing a receiver over and over again, all through the night.

From Literature

Judge continued to fundraise, often using collection tins, some of which still sit by tills in businesses around Teesside.

From BBC

On the bus, Jeff swung into a seat up front that already had someone sitting by the window.

From Literature