How to Use sit back in a Sentence

sit back

verb
  • So, sit back and enjoy the show.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Just sit back, relax, and—smile, of course.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • Come at my policies or go sit back down on the back bench.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • Come at my policies or go sit back down on the back bench.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Come at my policies or go sit back down on the back bench.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • Come at my policies or go sit back down on the back bench.
    — Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • Arkady sits back, while Boris ventures out for clues.
    — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Marc sits back where other people would would lean in.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • China is sitting back to watch the chaos.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Don't just sit back and let this deal disappear.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Book a room with a view, then sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Not every woman is meant to sit back and be passive.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • The Cowboys didn’t move up for Downs just to sit back deep.
    — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Train travel is all about sitting back and settling in.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • Your job is to sit back, watch, and prune away any stragglers that don't suit your vision.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • People weren't just sitting back and letting the game pass them by.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
  • Then, sit back, relax, and wait for your blind box to be delivered to you.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
  • Then throw on your favorite calming playlist, sit back, and enjoy the flight.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Then add all the seasonings, sit back and relish.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Some girls sat back-to-back, leaning onto each other, and some boys lay down.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • How often have their supporters been able to sit back and enjoy the ride?
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • Definitely need to kind of sit back and think about this weekend.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
  • On the next whistle, Ingram sat back in his net, put his head down and took a deep breath.
    — Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Good, efficient work time will save you time to sit back and enjoy the landscape.
    — Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
  • After the hail of gunfire, Peters sits back down.
    — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Otherwise, just sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh air!
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • Catch a game on the big screen, play a round of cornhole outside, or sit back with a beer while cows graze nearby.
    — Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
  • The breezy lobby terrace is ideal for sitting back with a book and losing track of time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • So today, on Lee Elia Day, sit back, relax and hit play.
    — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • All around the city are free concerts and events that anyone can sit back and enjoy during the summer.
    — Joseph Hernandez may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026

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