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Recent Examples of perch
His wife, Jen Stein, is perched on a loveseat across the room issuing calming wavelengths.
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Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The origin of the tradition was in 1936, when Louis Meyer, after having won his third Indy 500, sat perched on his car and had a bottle of buttermilk in his left hand.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Visit the Vik Myrdal Church perched on a hill and explore the nearby Dyrhólaey promontory for panoramic views.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The new space, christened the Sundara Spa + Studio, is perched right over the crystal-clear blue waters—and Robb Report got an exclusive first look inside.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
The origin of the tradition was in 1936, when Louis Meyer, after having won his third Indy 500, sat perched on his car and had a bottle of buttermilk in his left hand.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Visit the Vik Myrdal Church perched on a hill and explore the nearby Dyrhólaey promontory for panoramic views.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The new space, christened the Sundara Spa + Studio, is perched right over the crystal-clear blue waters—and Robb Report got an exclusive first look inside.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch
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The same day, a plane carrying Mickey Bruce and his Oregon teammates landed at Willow Run Airport for a game against Michigan.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The frenetic fight sequences are so fast and fluid, ramping between slow-motion and fast-motion, that your eye can hardly land anywhere or even appreciate the choreography.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The man targeted still has bullet bits lodged in his chest, Brown said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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First responders found a vehicle lodged in the roof.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Though state legislators still have time to work out a solution before that shortfall comes home to roost next year, transit advocates expressed disappointment at how negotiations fell apart despite years of warnings about the fiscal conundrum.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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All of this came to roost in Tesla’s most recent earnings report last week.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Clinique La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland starting at approximately $25,000 depending on program For many, Clinique La Prairie, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, is synonymous with longevity.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Broadcom is strategically positioned to capitalize on the generative AI surge with its extensive suite of networking, storage, cybersecurity, and semiconductor offerings.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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As California positions itself as a leader on climate change, former Los Angeles mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is pivoting away from his own track record as an environmental champion to defend the state’s struggling oil industry.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The drones — deployed from trucks parked along highways in proximity to Russian military installations — were used to strike 41 heavy bomber jets in bases as far away as Murmansk in Russia's Arctic north and Irkutsk in Siberia, more than 2,700 miles away from the Ukrainian border.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The driver of the BMW initially left the area and parked not far away, according to Booth.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Whether the next superintendent comes from the city or the district is significant because whoever takes over will immediately face an uphill battle in settling the books for fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Like so many freshman comedies in the streaming age, the first season just doesn’t have enough episodes to settle into a comfortable rhythm.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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