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Recent Examples of perch
Other images on the shortlist include a decorator crab perching on a sea squirt, a gecko attempting to fight off a goshawk and a resting Weddell seal.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The two are perched in front of a trellis covered with roses in the snapshot, surrounded by more flowers and candles all laid out against a stunning oceanside vista.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Moscow used Belarus, perched on Ukraine's northern border and on the doorstep of NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, as a springboard to launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II is perched in third place and should carve up a pleasing $40 million for the five days.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jack Guy, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
The two are perched in front of a trellis covered with roses in the snapshot, surrounded by more flowers and candles all laid out against a stunning oceanside vista.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Moscow used Belarus, perched on Ukraine's northern border and on the doorstep of NATO members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, as a springboard to launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II is perched in third place and should carve up a pleasing $40 million for the five days.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch
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The Boeing Starliner undocked autonomously Sept. 6 and managed to land just fine in New Mexico desert.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Even as Shams makes some naive and dangerous mistakes while trying to land a job, the Sufi teachings of Toufik and his father add positive lessons of love and compassion that help Shams become more grounded and confident.Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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One of the big obstacles to an extended getaway is lodging.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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After Chacin was booked in the Harris County Jail on the intoxicated manslaughter charge, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston office lodged a detainer request.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Head downtown around dusk and the crows are hard to miss — roosting in trees, squawking to each other and plastering the sidewalk with their droppings, but not if Draco has anything to do with it.Kale Williams, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Pigeons roost noisily on the windowsill, as always.Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
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My husband, Dave, still wears the shirt with his workplace nickname – The Spam King – printed in the iconic Spam lettering, nestled in the yellow goo from the can.Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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There was no mention of the refugees who had formed a thriving community in Long Beach, nestled along the city’s Anaheim corridor called Cambodia Town.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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By aligning their strategies with these trends, executives can position their organizations as innovators in a rapidly evolving landscape.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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This time, Trump is better positioned than before to make his mark on the country.Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Note: During the off-season (now), the houseboat is parked in the host’s driveway.Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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In what has become a holiday tradition for many families, some visitors park their cars and walk through the neighborhood, wearing their favorite Santa hats, reindeer antlers and Christmas light necklaces.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, Prime, Reddy and one of Prime’s doctors agreed to pay $37.5 million to settle allegations that Prime paid the doctor kickbacks for patient referrals, among other allegations.Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perch. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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