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Recent Examples of perch
But when the physical casinos perched in shady entrepots along China’s periphery were shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic, these criminal organizations were forced to find other sources of income.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Expect to see pristine lakes, vineyards, dramatic river gorges, and medieval castles perched atop hillsides, mountains, and miles of coastline.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Electricity and water have been cut off to the camp since the start of the campaign Dec. 14, and PA snipers perched above buildings monitor its entrance, residents say.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
The next ingredient was a high-pressure weather system perched over southern Idaho.
—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Expect to see pristine lakes, vineyards, dramatic river gorges, and medieval castles perched atop hillsides, mountains, and miles of coastline.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Electricity and water have been cut off to the camp since the start of the campaign Dec. 14, and PA snipers perched above buildings monitor its entrance, residents say.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2025
The next ingredient was a high-pressure weather system perched over southern Idaho.
—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perch
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The actor, who turns 80 on Jan. 29, 2025, landed his breakthrough role on 'Magnum, P.I.' in 1980 Comments Tom Selleck has been a household name for more than 40 years!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Garrett popping up in trade talks is likely due to the Browns possibly wanting a second first-round pick, which could land them Hunter and a top quarterback prospect.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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There are all-inclusive family resorts across the U.S. where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single price, no passport required.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, his truck's front end appeared lodged in dirt, making the rescue difficult.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Over 2 million monarchs have been tagged, with more than 19,000 recoveries reported in Mexico where monarchs congregate to roost for the winter.—
Saugat Bolakhe,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use a metal covering or board at a 45-degree angle over ledges where birds like to roost or nest, or use bird spikes that stick out at various angles to prevent birds from landing, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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What a plum spot in January that Sundance is nestled across.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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He and his brother were still nestled in their bunk beds when Easton came into the boys’ room the next morning and told them their mother killed herself.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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His Paris debut positions him as a rising force in fashion, blending cultural storytelling with avant-garde design.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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By trapping itself within the Paris framework, the U.S. was playing along with Chinese ambitions, positioning itself to squander America’s natural energy advantage, and inflicting terrible harm on its auto sector.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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They can be parked and left if running errands, with free parking in any council parking spot.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Buffett has been parking his cash in Treasury bills and notes over the past few years, earning sizable returns.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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The suit was eventually settled out of court, and the group signed a new recording contract yielding one of the biggest albums of the decade, 2000’s No Strings Attached, which sold 2.4 million copies in its first week.—
Shirley Halperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Two days after giving birth, the parents eventually settled on Boston.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perch. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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