sit under

verb

sat under; sitting under; sits under

transitive verb

: to attend religious service under the instruction or ministrations of
also : to attend the classes or lectures of

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For something more laid‑back, Giardino Restaurant sits under century‑old pines on an ancient stone terrace, offering a relaxed but memorable lunch experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Several schools were competing at the track event when Anthony sat under the Memorial High School tent that was perched in the bleachers. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The fingerprint scanner that unlocks the phone with your biometrics sits under the display. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The question of who to believe sits under both search and AI answers. — Charles Nicholls, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sit under

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“Sit under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sit%20under. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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