sit under
Britishverb
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"The deal might work on paper - but in practice, it will always sit under a cloud," Ms Jaidka said.
From BBC
Two workers were loading equipment onto trucks and a third was hosing the fresh cement that will sit under a new house.
From Los Angeles Times
Kirk typically would sit under a tent to debate attendees who challenged his right-wing views on immigration, gender identity, criminal policy, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, abortion and other hot-button subjects.
From Los Angeles Times
Councils in London have issued "do not sit under trees" warnings because of the dangers of dying branches suddenly falling.
From BBC
“Everybody liked to greet him and was so happy to see him. He would sit under my desk on his dog bed while I worked at the computer.”
From Los Angeles Times
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