Not get involved while something's happening Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 24, 2018 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 24, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 24, 2018 · 3-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
be inactive or indifferent while something is happening; "Don't just sit by while your rights are violated!"
verb
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