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Meanings of sat tight in English

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Usage of sat tight in English
1
Acknowledging the said newcomer with the stiffest of bows, she sat tight.
The Far Horizon
2
We drank a lot of beer, sat tight together in the booth.
Jack Reacher 01 - Killing Floor
3
Every one was wondering why he wouldn't budge: just sat tight.
The Trail of '98: A Northland Romance
4
Erlendur sat tight and had sunk deeper into the soft armchair.
Tainted blood
5
You sat tight, and when I said 'Hold,' you sure held the pose.
The Phantom Herd
6
I sat tight as Dally roared the car down the street.
The Outsiders
7
Paul sat tight and upright, a pulse beating rapidly in his scrawny throat.
Misery
8
The girl sat tight, as they say; then suddenly she burst into uncontrollable laughter.
The Princess Elopes
9
She and Chedd sat tight as Green Fur expertly towed them from the rushes.
Watcher of the Dead
10
Peter Rabbit sat tight in the dear Old Briar-patch.
The Burgess Bird Book for Children
11
Thorne sat tight, nor offered a word of comment.
The Rules of the Game
12
Leesil sat tight-lipped, as if she'd just insulted him.
Thief of lives
13
Where you sat tight and took your pedants' ease.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 29, 1916
14
I parked two lanes over from her and Lula and I sat tight and watched.
Seven up
15
Instead of making a move, Egill sat tight, inhaling the toxic fumes of his cigarette.
Arctic chill
16
But I sat tight; and with genuine friendliness they landed me safely on the desired shore.
Tracks of a Rolling Stone
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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